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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,915.46, 61,990.68 and 27,020.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,915.46, 61,990.68 and 27,020.35 is: 37,292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,915.46 : 61,990.68 = 27,020.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,915.46/61,990.68 = 27,020.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,915.46x = 61,990.68 × 27,020.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,915.46x = 1,675,009,870.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,009,870.34/44,915.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,292.50

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