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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,920.58, 61,982.25 and 27,929.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,920.58, 61,982.25 and 27,929.30 is: 38,537.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,920.58 : 61,982.25 = 27,929.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,920.58/61,982.25 = 27,929.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,920.58x = 61,982.25 × 27,929.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,920.58x = 1,731,120,854.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,120,854.93/44,920.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,537.37

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