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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,449.05, 61,327.83 and 27,230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,449.05, 61,327.83 and 27,230.58 is: 37,570.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,449.05 : 61,327.83 = 27,230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,449.05/61,327.83 = 27,230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,449.05x = 61,327.83 × 27,230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,449.05x = 1,669,992,483.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,992,483.16/44,449.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,570.93

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