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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,927.78, 61,998.08 and 27,019.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,927.78, 61,998.08 and 27,019.35 is: 37,285.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,927.78 : 61,998.08 = 27,019.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,927.78/61,998.08 = 27,019.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,927.78x = 61,998.08 × 27,019.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,927.78x = 1,675,147,687.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,147,687.75/44,927.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,285.35

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