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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,444.50, 37,894.74 and 21,060.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,444.50, 37,894.74 and 21,060.98 is: 29,080.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,444.50 : 37,894.74 = 21,060.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,444.50/37,894.74 = 21,060.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,444.50x = 37,894.74 × 21,060.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,444.50x = 798,100,361.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,100,361.25/27,444.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,080.52

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