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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,959.60, 62,069.10 and 27,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,959.60, 62,069.10 and 27,059 is: 37,356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,959.60 : 62,069.10 = 27,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,959.60/62,069.10 = 27,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,959.60x = 62,069.10 × 27,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,959.60x = 1,679,527,776.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,527,776.90/44,959.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,356.38

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