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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,021.61, 60,768.77 and 27,028.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,021.61, 60,768.77 and 27,028.62 is: 37,311.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,021.61 : 60,768.77 = 27,028.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,021.61/60,768.77 = 27,028.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,021.61x = 60,768.77 × 27,028.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,021.61x = 1,642,495,857.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,495,857.05/44,021.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,311.13

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