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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,248.73, 61,060.28 and 27,253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,248.73, 61,060.28 and 27,253.94 is: 37,608.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,248.73 : 61,060.28 = 27,253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,248.73/61,060.28 = 27,253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,248.73x = 61,060.28 × 27,253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,248.73x = 1,664,132,765.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,132,765.93/44,248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,608.60

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