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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,060.97, 68,716.08 and 44,268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,060.97, 68,716.08 and 44,268.80 is: 60,765.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,060.97 : 68,716.08 = 44,268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,060.97/68,716.08 = 44,268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,060.97x = 68,716.08 × 44,268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,060.97x = 3,041,978,058.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,978,058.72/50,060.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,765.46

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