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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,406, 61,254.36 and 27,644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,406, 61,254.36 and 27,644.40 is: 38,133.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,406 : 61,254.36 = 27,644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,406/61,254.36 = 27,644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,406x = 61,254.36 × 27,644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,406x = 1,693,340,029.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,340,029.58/44,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,133.14

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