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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,954.60, 62,062.20 and 27,054

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,954.60, 62,062.20 and 27,054 is: 37,349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,954.60 : 62,062.20 = 27,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,954.60/62,062.20 = 27,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,954.60x = 62,062.20 × 27,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,954.60x = 1,679,030,758.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,030,758.80/44,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,349.48

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