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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,580, 69,567.12 and 44,281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,580, 69,567.12 and 44,281.44 is: 60,904.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,580 : 69,567.12 = 44,281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,580/69,567.12 = 44,281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,580x = 69,567.12 × 44,281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,580x = 3,080,532,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,532,250.25/50,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,904.16

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