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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,668.44, 76,018.04 and 26,971.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,668.44, 76,018.04 and 26,971.95 is: 40,466.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,668.44 : 76,018.04 = 26,971.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,668.44/76,018.04 = 26,971.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,668.44x = 76,018.04 × 26,971.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,668.44x = 2,050,354,773.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,354,773.98/50,668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,466.11

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