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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,924.13, 61,996.05 and 27,015.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,924.13, 61,996.05 and 27,015.75 is: 37,282.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,924.13 : 61,996.05 = 27,015.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,924.13/61,996.05 = 27,015.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,924.13x = 61,996.05 × 27,015.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,924.13x = 1,674,869,787.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,869,787.79/44,924.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,282.19

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