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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,853.61, 70,153.05 and 44,129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,853.61, 70,153.05 and 44,129.80 is: 60,877.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,853.61 : 70,153.05 = 44,129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,853.61/70,153.05 = 44,129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,853.61x = 70,153.05 × 44,129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,853.61x = 3,095,840,065.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,840,065.89/50,853.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,877.49

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