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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,327.12, 61,167.04 and 30,927.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,327.12, 61,167.04 and 30,927.17 is: 42,676.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,327.12 : 61,167.04 = 30,927.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,327.12/61,167.04 = 30,927.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,327.12x = 61,167.04 × 30,927.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,327.12x = 1,891,723,520.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,723,520.08/44,327.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,676.44

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