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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,858.64, 70,159.92 and 44,134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,858.64, 70,159.92 and 44,134.80 is: 60,884.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,858.64 : 70,159.92 = 44,134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,858.64/70,159.92 = 44,134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,858.64x = 70,159.92 × 44,134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,858.64x = 3,096,494,037.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,494,037.22/50,858.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,884.33

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