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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,663.92, 61,616.46 and 27,663.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,663.92, 61,616.46 and 27,663.64 is: 38,163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,663.92 : 61,616.46 = 27,663.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,663.92/61,616.46 = 27,663.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,663.92x = 61,616.46 × 27,663.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,663.92x = 1,704,535,567.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,535,567.51/44,663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,163.59

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