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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,057.73, 60,831.26 and 27,084.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,057.73, 60,831.26 and 27,084.73 is: 37,396.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,057.73 : 60,831.26 = 27,084.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,057.73/60,831.26 = 27,084.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,057.73x = 60,831.26 × 27,084.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,057.73x = 1,647,598,168.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,598,168.29/44,057.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,396.35

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