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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,276.22, 61,086.15 and 27,042.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,276.22, 61,086.15 and 27,042.30 is: 37,309.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,276.22 : 61,086.15 = 27,042.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,276.22/61,086.15 = 27,042.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,276.22x = 61,086.15 × 27,042.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,276.22x = 1,651,909,994.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,909,994.15/44,276.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,309.19

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