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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,468.58, 61,354.74 and 27,250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,468.58, 61,354.74 and 27,250.08 is: 37,597.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,468.58 : 61,354.74 = 27,250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,468.58/61,354.74 = 27,250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,468.58x = 61,354.74 × 27,250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,468.58x = 1,671,921,573.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,921,573.38/44,468.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,597.82

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