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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,209.47, 61,013.07 and 27,218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,209.47, 61,013.07 and 27,218.10 is: 37,563.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,209.47 : 61,013.07 = 27,218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,209.47/61,013.07 = 27,218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,209.47x = 61,013.07 × 27,218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,209.47x = 1,660,659,840.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,659,840.57/44,209.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,563.44

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