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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,995.12, 62,068.72 and 27,079.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,995.12, 62,068.72 and 27,079.36 is: 37,354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,995.12 : 62,068.72 = 27,079.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,995.12/62,068.72 = 27,079.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,995.12x = 62,068.72 × 27,079.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,995.12x = 1,680,781,213.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,781,213.62/44,995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,354.74

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