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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,338.68, 61,181.84 and 27,119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,338.68, 61,181.84 and 27,119.68 is: 37,421.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,338.68 : 61,181.84 = 27,119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,338.68/61,181.84 = 27,119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,338.68x = 61,181.84 × 27,119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,338.68x = 1,659,231,922.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,231,922.61/44,338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,421.77

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