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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,674.62, 61,631.33 and 27,674.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,674.62, 61,631.33 and 27,674.34 is: 38,178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,674.62 : 61,631.33 = 27,674.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,674.62/61,631.33 = 27,674.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,674.62x = 61,631.33 × 27,674.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,674.62x = 1,705,606,242.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,606,242.70/44,674.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,178.42

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