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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,033.97, 75,136.82 and 44,424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,033.97, 75,136.82 and 44,424.32 is: 66,712.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,033.97 : 75,136.82 = 44,424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,033.97/75,136.82 = 44,424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,033.97x = 75,136.82 × 44,424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,033.97x = 3,337,901,537.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,337,901,537.66/50,033.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,712.71

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