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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,667.40, 61,573.62 and 27,871.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,667.40, 61,573.62 and 27,871.24 is: 38,420.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,667.40 : 61,573.62 = 27,871.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,667.40/61,573.62 = 27,871.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,667.40x = 61,573.62 × 27,871.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,667.40x = 1,716,133,140.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,133,140.69/44,667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,420.26

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