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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,348.72, 61,190.52 and 27,569.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,348.72, 61,190.52 and 27,569.84 is: 38,039.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,348.72 : 61,190.52 = 27,569.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,348.72/61,190.52 = 27,569.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,348.72x = 61,190.52 × 27,569.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,348.72x = 1,687,012,845.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,012,845.92/44,348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,039.72

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