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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,849.08, 67,171.56 and 27,280.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,849.08, 67,171.56 and 27,280.18 is: 40,858.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,849.08 : 67,171.56 = 27,280.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,849.08/67,171.56 = 27,280.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,849.08x = 67,171.56 × 27,280.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,849.08x = 1,832,452,247.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,452,247.68/44,849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,858.19

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