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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,652.99, 76,001.76 and 26,954.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,652.99, 76,001.76 and 26,954.96 is: 40,444.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,652.99 : 76,001.76 = 26,954.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,652.99/76,001.76 = 26,954.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,652.99x = 76,001.76 × 26,954.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,652.99x = 2,048,624,020.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,624,020.72/50,652.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,444.29

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