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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,674.88, 75,986.52 and 26,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,674.88, 75,986.52 and 26,996 is: 40,480.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,674.88 : 75,986.52 = 26,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,674.88/75,986.52 = 26,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,674.88x = 75,986.52 × 26,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,674.88x = 2,051,332,093.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,332,093.92/50,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,480.26

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