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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,042.61, 75,149.76 and 44,432.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,042.61, 75,149.76 and 44,432.94 is: 66,725.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,042.61 : 75,149.76 = 44,432.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,042.61/75,149.76 = 44,432.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,042.61x = 75,149.76 × 44,432.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,042.61x = 3,339,124,777.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,339,124,777.09/50,042.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,725.63

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