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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,695.69, 76,020.46 and 26,997.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,695.69, 76,020.46 and 26,997.15 is: 40,483.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,695.69 : 76,020.46 = 26,997.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,695.69/76,020.46 = 26,997.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,695.69x = 76,020.46 × 26,997.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,695.69x = 2,052,335,665.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,335,665.55/50,695.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,483.44

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