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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,999.59, 60,714.93 and 27,004.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,999.59, 60,714.93 and 27,004.54 is: 37,263.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,999.59 : 60,714.93 = 27,004.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,999.59/60,714.93 = 27,004.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,999.59x = 60,714.93 × 27,004.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,999.59x = 1,639,578,755.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,578,755.78/43,999.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,263.50

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