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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,359.72, 70,604.32 and 44,163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,359.72, 70,604.32 and 44,163.28 is: 60,711.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,359.72 : 70,604.32 = 44,163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,359.72/70,604.32 = 44,163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,359.72x = 70,604.32 × 44,163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,359.72x = 3,118,118,353.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,118,353.37/51,359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,711.36

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