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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,642.46, 75,985.96 and 26,944.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,642.46, 75,985.96 and 26,944.44 is: 40,428.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,642.46 : 75,985.96 = 26,944.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,642.46/75,985.96 = 26,944.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,642.46x = 75,985.96 × 26,944.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,642.46x = 2,047,399,140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,399,140.06/50,642.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,428.51

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