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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,691.22, 60,274.98 and 27,545.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,691.22, 60,274.98 and 27,545.82 is: 38,001.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,691.22 : 60,274.98 = 27,545.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,691.22/60,274.98 = 27,545.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,691.22x = 60,274.98 × 27,545.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,691.22x = 1,660,323,749.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,323,749.58/43,691.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,001.31

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