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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,904.03, 61,996.44 and 27,931.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,904.03, 61,996.44 and 27,931.37 is: 38,563.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,904.03 : 61,996.44 = 27,931.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,904.03/61,996.44 = 27,931.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,904.03x = 61,996.44 × 27,931.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,904.03x = 1,731,645,403.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,645,403.52/44,904.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,563.25

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