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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,983.02, 62,078.41 and 27,997.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,983.02, 62,078.41 and 27,997.32 is: 38,637.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,983.02 : 62,078.41 = 27,997.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,983.02/62,078.41 = 27,997.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,983.02x = 62,078.41 × 27,997.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,983.02x = 1,738,029,109.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,029,109.86/44,983.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,637.45

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