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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,666.31, 75,977.15 and 26,968.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,666.31, 75,977.15 and 26,968.14 is: 40,440.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,666.31 : 75,977.15 = 26,968.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,666.31/75,977.15 = 26,968.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,666.31x = 75,977.15 × 26,968.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,666.31x = 2,048,962,283.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,962,283.16/50,666.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,440.33

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