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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,974.72, 65,977.92 and 27,311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,974.72, 65,977.92 and 27,311.04 is: 40,976.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,974.72 : 65,977.92 = 27,311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,974.72/65,977.92 = 27,311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,974.72x = 65,977.92 × 27,311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,974.72x = 1,801,925,612.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,925,612.24/43,974.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,976.40

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