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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,195.52, 61,017.84 and 27,438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,195.52, 61,017.84 and 27,438.24 is: 37,882.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,195.52 : 61,017.84 = 27,438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,195.52/61,017.84 = 27,438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,195.52x = 61,017.84 × 27,438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,195.52x = 1,674,222,138.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,222,138.20/44,195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,882.17

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