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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,475, 61,375.52 and 27,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,475, 61,375.52 and 27,708 is: 38,237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,475 : 61,375.52 = 27,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,475/61,375.52 = 27,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,475x = 61,375.52 × 27,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,475x = 1,700,592,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,592,908.16/44,475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,237.05

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