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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,451.99, 61,360.74 and 27,459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,451.99, 61,360.74 and 27,459 is: 37,903.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,451.99 : 61,360.74 = 27,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,451.99/61,360.74 = 27,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,451.99x = 61,360.74 × 27,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,451.99x = 1,684,904,559.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,904,559.66/44,451.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,903.92

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