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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,307.27, 61,164.50 and 27,314.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,307.27, 61,164.50 and 27,314.55 is: 37,706.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,307.27 : 61,164.50 = 27,314.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,307.27/61,164.50 = 27,314.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,307.27x = 61,164.50 × 27,314.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,307.27x = 1,670,680,555.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,680,555.94/44,307.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,706.70

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