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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,287.46, 61,121.49 and 27,288.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,287.46, 61,121.49 and 27,288.09 is: 37,660.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,287.46 : 61,121.49 = 27,288.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,287.46/61,121.49 = 27,288.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,287.46x = 61,121.49 × 27,288.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,287.46x = 1,667,888,617.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,888,617.72/44,287.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,660.52

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