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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,955.84, 62,026.56 and 27,955.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,955.84, 62,026.56 and 27,955.68 is: 38,571.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,955.84 : 62,026.56 = 27,955.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,955.84/62,026.56 = 27,955.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,955.84x = 62,026.56 × 27,955.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,955.84x = 1,733,994,662.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,994,662.86/44,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,571.07

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