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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,259.49, 61,081.12 and 27,039.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,259.49, 61,081.12 and 27,039.23 is: 37,315.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,259.49 : 61,081.12 = 27,039.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,259.49/61,081.12 = 27,039.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,259.49x = 61,081.12 × 27,039.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,259.49x = 1,651,586,452.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,586,452.34/44,259.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,315.98

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