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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,986.17, 62,056.02 and 27,993.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,986.17, 62,056.02 and 27,993.18 is: 38,615.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,986.17 : 62,056.02 = 27,993.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,986.17/62,056.02 = 27,993.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,986.17x = 62,056.02 × 27,993.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,986.17x = 1,737,145,337.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,145,337.94/44,986.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,615.10

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