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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,291.97, 61,127.69 and 27,292.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,291.97, 61,127.69 and 27,292.59 is: 37,666.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,291.97 : 61,127.69 = 27,292.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,291.97/61,127.69 = 27,292.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,291.97x = 61,127.69 × 27,292.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,291.97x = 1,668,332,844.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,332,844.35/44,291.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,666.71

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