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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,659.56, 75,967.03 and 26,961.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,659.56, 75,967.03 and 26,961.39 is: 40,430.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,659.56 : 75,967.03 = 26,961.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,659.56/75,967.03 = 26,961.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,659.56x = 75,967.03 × 26,961.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,659.56x = 2,048,176,756.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,176,756.67/50,659.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,430.21

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