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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,287.41, 75,441.92 and 43,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,287.41, 75,441.92 and 43,223.40 is: 64,844.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,287.41 : 75,441.92 = 43,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,287.41/75,441.92 = 43,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,287.41x = 75,441.92 × 43,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,287.41x = 3,260,856,068.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,856,068.81/50,287.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,844.38

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