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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,327.32, 66,334.95 and 27,695.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,327.32, 66,334.95 and 27,695.18 is: 41,445.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,327.32 : 66,334.95 = 27,695.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,327.32/66,334.95 = 27,695.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,327.32x = 66,334.95 × 27,695.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,327.32x = 1,837,158,546.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,158,546.38/44,327.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,445.29

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