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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,072.82, 60,826.05 and 27,308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,072.82, 60,826.05 and 27,308.34 is: 37,688.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,072.82 : 60,826.05 = 27,308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,072.82/60,826.05 = 27,308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,072.82x = 60,826.05 × 27,308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,072.82x = 1,661,058,454.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,058,454.26/44,072.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,688.95

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