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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,254, 66,225.12 and 27,621.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,254, 66,225.12 and 27,621.88 is: 41,335.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,254 : 66,225.12 = 27,621.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,254/66,225.12 = 27,621.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,254x = 66,225.12 × 27,621.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,254x = 1,829,262,317.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,262,317.63/44,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,335.52

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