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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,979.81, 66,009.35 and 27,372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,979.81, 66,009.35 and 27,372.26 is: 41,083.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,979.81 : 66,009.35 = 27,372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,979.81/66,009.35 = 27,372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,979.81x = 66,009.35 × 27,372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,979.81x = 1,806,825,324.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,825,324.09/43,979.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,083.07

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