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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,831.96, 61,868.28 and 26,927.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,831.96, 61,868.28 and 26,927.27 is: 37,159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,831.96 : 61,868.28 = 26,927.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,831.96/61,868.28 = 26,927.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,831.96x = 61,868.28 × 26,927.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,831.96x = 1,665,943,880.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,943,880.00/44,831.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,159.74

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