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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,675.70, 66,916.35 and 27,114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,675.70, 66,916.35 and 27,114.90 is: 40,613.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,675.70 : 66,916.35 = 27,114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,675.70/66,916.35 = 27,114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,675.70x = 66,916.35 × 27,114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,675.70x = 1,814,430,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,430,138.62/44,675.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,613.36

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