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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,688.83, 61,699.46 and 27,711.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,688.83, 61,699.46 and 27,711.09 is: 38,259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,688.83 : 61,699.46 = 27,711.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,688.83/61,699.46 = 27,711.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,688.83x = 61,699.46 × 27,711.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,688.83x = 1,709,759,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,759,150.46/44,688.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,259.21

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