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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,197.56, 75,148.39 and 43,969.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,197.56, 75,148.39 and 43,969.74 is: 65,825.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,197.56 : 75,148.39 = 43,969.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,197.56/75,148.39 = 43,969.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,197.56x = 75,148.39 × 43,969.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,197.56x = 3,304,254,942.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304,254,942.87/50,197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,825.02

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