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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,057.16, 75,171.48 and 44,447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,057.16, 75,171.48 and 44,447.44 is: 66,747.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,057.16 : 75,171.48 = 44,447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,057.16/75,171.48 = 44,447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,057.16x = 75,171.48 × 44,447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,057.16x = 3,341,179,847.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,179,847.01/50,057.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,747.29

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