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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,926.93, 70,279.94 and 27,958.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,926.93, 70,279.94 and 27,958.65 is: 38,583.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,926.93 : 70,279.94 = 27,958.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,926.93/70,279.94 = 27,958.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,926.93x = 70,279.94 × 27,958.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,926.93x = 1,964,932,244.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,932,244.48/50,926.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,583.36

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