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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,991.08, 62,104.26 and 27,086.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,991.08, 62,104.26 and 27,086.92 is: 37,389.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,991.08 : 62,104.26 = 27,086.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,991.08/62,104.26 = 27,086.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,991.08x = 62,104.26 × 27,086.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,991.08x = 1,682,213,122.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,213,122.28/44,991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,389.93

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