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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,611.15, 75,962.80 and 26,938.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,611.15, 75,962.80 and 26,938.58 is: 40,432.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,611.15 : 75,962.80 = 26,938.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,611.15/75,962.80 = 26,938.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,611.15x = 75,962.80 × 26,938.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,611.15x = 2,046,329,964.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,329,964.82/50,611.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,432.39

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