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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,233.24, 66,371.11 and 27,589

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,233.24, 66,371.11 and 27,589 is: 41,396.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,233.24 : 66,371.11 = 27,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,233.24/66,371.11 = 27,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,233.24x = 66,371.11 × 27,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,233.24x = 1,831,112,415.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,112,415.85/44,233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,396.75

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