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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,014.68, 66,063.94 and 27,324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,014.68, 66,063.94 and 27,324.20 is: 41,012.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,014.68 : 66,063.94 = 27,324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,014.68/66,063.94 = 27,324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,014.68x = 66,063.94 × 27,324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,014.68x = 1,805,144,309.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,144,309.35/44,014.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,012.32

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