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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,935.38, 61,991.60 and 27,019.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,935.38, 61,991.60 and 27,019.80 is: 37,275.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,935.38 : 61,991.60 = 27,019.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,935.38/61,991.60 = 27,019.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,935.38x = 61,991.60 × 27,019.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,935.38x = 1,675,000,498.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,000,498.58/44,935.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,275.76

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