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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,473, 61,372.76 and 27,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,473, 61,372.76 and 27,706 is: 38,234.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,473 : 61,372.76 = 27,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,473/61,372.76 = 27,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,473x = 61,372.76 × 27,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,473x = 1,700,393,688.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,393,688.56/44,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,234.29

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