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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,126.78, 60,870.49 and 27,964.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,126.78, 60,870.49 and 27,964.44 is: 38,575.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,126.78 : 60,870.49 = 27,964.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,126.78/60,870.49 = 27,964.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,126.78x = 60,870.49 × 27,964.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,126.78x = 1,702,209,095.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,209,095.46/44,126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,575.42

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