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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,920, 61,993.68 and 27,014.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,920, 61,993.68 and 27,014.56 is: 37,282.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,920 : 61,993.68 = 27,014.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,920/61,993.68 = 27,014.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,920x = 61,993.68 × 27,014.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,920x = 1,674,731,987.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,731,987.98/44,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,282.55

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