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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,945.36, 70,217.16 and 43,843.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,945.36, 70,217.16 and 43,843.28 is: 60,428.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,945.36 : 70,217.16 = 43,843.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,945.36/70,217.16 = 43,843.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,945.36x = 70,217.16 × 43,843.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,945.36x = 3,078,550,606.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,550,606.68/50,945.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,428.48

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