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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,729.76, 61,718.94 and 27,738.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,729.76, 61,718.94 and 27,738.12 is: 38,273.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,729.76 : 61,718.94 = 27,738.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,729.76/61,718.94 = 27,738.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,729.76x = 61,718.94 × 27,738.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,729.76x = 1,711,967,363.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,967,363.99/44,729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,273.56

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