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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,297.52, 61,131.81 and 27,072.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,297.52, 61,131.81 and 27,072.68 is: 37,361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,297.52 : 61,131.81 = 27,072.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,297.52/61,131.81 = 27,072.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,297.52x = 61,131.81 × 27,072.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,297.52x = 1,655,001,624.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,001,624.29/44,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,361.04

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