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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,056.44, 68,709.93 and 44,264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,056.44, 68,709.93 and 44,264.28 is: 60,759.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,056.44 : 68,709.93 = 44,264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,056.44/68,709.93 = 44,264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,056.44x = 68,709.93 × 44,264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,056.44x = 3,041,395,580.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,395,580.30/50,056.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,759.33

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