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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51,529.84, 71,041.36 and 44,056.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51,529.84, 71,041.36 and 44,056.44 is: 60,738.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51,529.84 : 71,041.36 = 44,056.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51,529.84/71,041.36 = 44,056.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51,529.84x = 71,041.36 × 44,056.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51,529.84x = 3,129,829,414.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,829,414.36/51,529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,738.19

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