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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,298.52, 61,133.19 and 27,073.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,298.52, 61,133.19 and 27,073.68 is: 37,362.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,298.52 : 61,133.19 = 27,073.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,298.52/61,133.19 = 27,073.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,298.52x = 61,133.19 × 27,073.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,298.52x = 1,655,100,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,100,423.44/44,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,362.43

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