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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,270.38, 61,069.65 and 27,278.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,270.38, 61,069.65 and 27,278.30 is: 37,629.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,270.38 : 61,069.65 = 27,278.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,270.38/61,069.65 = 27,278.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,270.38x = 61,069.65 × 27,278.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,270.38x = 1,665,876,283.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,876,283.98/44,270.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,629.59

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