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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,571.26, 66,811.97 and 27,942.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,571.26, 66,811.97 and 27,942.98 is: 41,886.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,571.26 : 66,811.97 = 27,942.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,571.26/66,811.97 = 27,942.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,571.26x = 66,811.97 × 27,942.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,571.26x = 1,866,925,277.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,925,277.27/44,571.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,886.30

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