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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,718, 61,685.16 and 27,921.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,718, 61,685.16 and 27,921.84 is: 38,516.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,718 : 61,685.16 = 27,921.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,718/61,685.16 = 27,921.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,718x = 61,685.16 × 27,921.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,718x = 1,722,363,167.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,363,167.89/44,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,516.10

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