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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,193.52, 61,015.08 and 27,436.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,193.52, 61,015.08 and 27,436.24 is: 37,879.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,193.52 : 61,015.08 = 27,436.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,193.52/61,015.08 = 27,436.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,193.52x = 61,015.08 × 27,436.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,193.52x = 1,674,024,378.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,024,378.50/44,193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,879.41

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