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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,957.60, 62,066.34 and 27,057

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,957.60, 62,066.34 and 27,057 is: 37,353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,957.60 : 62,066.34 = 27,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,957.60/62,066.34 = 27,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,957.60x = 62,066.34 × 27,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,957.60x = 1,679,328,961.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,328,961.38/44,957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,353.62

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