Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,500, 61,410.06 and 27,733
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 44,500, 61,410.06 and 27,733 is: 38,271.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,500 : 61,410.06 = 27,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,500/61,410.06 = 27,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,500x = 61,410.06 × 27,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,500x = 1,703,085,193.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,703,085,193.98/44,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,271.58
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