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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,591.94, 61,524.63 and 27,588.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,591.94, 61,524.63 and 27,588.02 is: 38,063.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,591.94 : 61,524.63 = 27,588.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,591.94/61,524.63 = 27,588.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,591.94x = 61,524.63 × 27,588.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,591.94x = 1,697,342,415.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,342,415.31/44,591.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,063.88

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