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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,649.99, 75,997.26 and 26,951.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,649.99, 75,997.26 and 26,951.96 is: 40,439.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,649.99 : 75,997.26 = 26,951.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,649.99/75,997.26 = 26,951.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,649.99x = 75,997.26 × 26,951.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,649.99x = 2,048,274,731.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,274,731.64/50,649.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,439.79

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