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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,281.50, 61,108.47 and 27,514.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,281.50, 61,108.47 and 27,514.50 is: 37,970.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,281.50 : 61,108.47 = 27,514.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,281.50/61,108.47 = 27,514.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,281.50x = 61,108.47 × 27,514.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,281.50x = 1,681,368,997.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,368,997.82/44,281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,970.01

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