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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,297.96, 75,078.13 and 44,393.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,297.96, 75,078.13 and 44,393.96 is: 66,265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,297.96 : 75,078.13 = 44,393.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,297.96/75,078.13 = 44,393.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,297.96x = 75,078.13 × 44,393.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,297.96x = 3,333,015,500.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,015,500.09/50,297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,265.42

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