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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,499, 61,408.68 and 27,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,499, 61,408.68 and 27,732 is: 38,270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,499 : 61,408.68 = 27,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,499/61,408.68 = 27,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,499x = 61,408.68 × 27,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,499x = 1,702,985,513.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,985,513.76/44,499
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,270.20

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