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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,915.67, 61,977.92 and 27,922.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,915.67, 61,977.92 and 27,922.68 is: 38,529.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,915.67 : 61,977.92 = 27,922.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,915.67/61,977.92 = 27,922.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,915.67x = 61,977.92 × 27,922.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,915.67x = 1,730,589,487.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,589,487.61/44,915.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,529.75

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