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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,696.69, 76,021.96 and 26,998.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,696.69, 76,021.96 and 26,998.15 is: 40,484.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,696.69 : 76,021.96 = 26,998.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,696.69/76,021.96 = 26,998.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,696.69x = 76,021.96 × 26,998.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,696.69x = 2,052,452,279.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,452,279.37/50,696.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,484.94

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