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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,991.82, 62,085.99 and 27,092.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,991.82, 62,085.99 and 27,092.62 is: 37,386.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,991.82 : 62,085.99 = 27,092.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,991.82/62,085.99 = 27,092.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,991.82x = 62,085.99 × 27,092.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,991.82x = 1,682,072,134.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,072,134.39/44,991.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,386.18

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