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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,059.73, 60,834.02 and 27,086.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,059.73, 60,834.02 and 27,086.73 is: 37,399.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,059.73 : 60,834.02 = 27,086.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,059.73/60,834.02 = 27,086.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,059.73x = 60,834.02 × 27,086.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,059.73x = 1,647,794,674.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,794,674.55/44,059.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,399.11

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