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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,660.56, 75,968.53 and 26,962.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,660.56, 75,968.53 and 26,962.39 is: 40,431.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,660.56 : 75,968.53 = 26,962.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,660.56/75,968.53 = 26,962.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,660.56x = 75,968.53 × 26,962.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,660.56x = 2,048,293,133.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,293,133.59/50,660.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,431.71

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