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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,989.62, 70,116.12 and 44,263.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,989.62, 70,116.12 and 44,263.49 is: 60,866.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,989.62 : 70,116.12 = 44,263.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,989.62/70,116.12 = 44,263.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,989.62x = 70,116.12 × 44,263.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,989.62x = 3,103,583,825.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103,583,825.88/50,989.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,866.97

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