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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,235, 66,196.65 and 27,602.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,235, 66,196.65 and 27,602.85 is: 41,307.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,235 : 66,196.65 = 27,602.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,235/66,196.65 = 27,602.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,235x = 66,196.65 × 27,602.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,235x = 1,827,216,200.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,216,200.45/44,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,307.02

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