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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,936.79, 62,010.48 and 27,028.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,936.79, 62,010.48 and 27,028.35 is: 37,297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,936.79 : 62,010.48 = 27,028.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,936.79/62,010.48 = 27,028.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,936.79x = 62,010.48 × 27,028.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,936.79x = 1,676,040,957.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,040,957.11/44,936.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,297.75

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