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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,216.79, 61,001.10 and 27,215.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,216.79, 61,001.10 and 27,215.91 is: 37,546.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,216.79 : 61,001.10 = 27,215.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,216.79/61,001.10 = 27,215.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,216.79x = 61,001.10 × 27,215.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,216.79x = 1,660,200,447.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,200,447.50/44,216.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,546.83

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