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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,080.47, 68,742.80 and 44,288.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,080.47, 68,742.80 and 44,288.34 is: 60,792.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,080.47 : 68,742.80 = 44,288.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,080.47/68,742.80 = 44,288.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,080.47x = 68,742.80 × 44,288.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,080.47x = 3,044,504,277.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,504,277.51/50,080.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,792.25

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