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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,873.72, 70,193.94 and 44,147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,873.72, 70,193.94 and 44,147.48 is: 60,913.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,873.72 : 70,193.94 = 44,147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,873.72/70,193.94 = 44,147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,873.72x = 70,193.94 × 44,147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,873.72x = 3,098,885,562.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,885,562.27/50,873.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,913.29

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