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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,659.24, 76,011.14 and 26,961.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,659.24, 76,011.14 and 26,961.21 is: 40,453.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,659.24 : 76,011.14 = 26,961.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,659.24/76,011.14 = 26,961.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,659.24x = 76,011.14 × 26,961.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,659.24x = 2,049,352,307.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,352,307.88/50,659.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,453.67

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