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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,089.92, 60,821.28 and 27,293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,089.92, 60,821.28 and 27,293.76 is: 37,651.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,089.92 : 60,821.28 = 27,293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,089.92/60,821.28 = 27,293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,089.92x = 60,821.28 × 27,293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,089.92x = 1,660,041,419.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,041,419.21/44,089.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,651.27

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