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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,121.98, 60,865.53 and 27,325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,121.98, 60,865.53 and 27,325.82 is: 37,695.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,121.98 : 60,865.53 = 27,325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,121.98/60,865.53 = 27,325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,121.98x = 60,865.53 × 27,325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,121.98x = 1,663,200,566.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,200,566.68/44,121.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,695.51

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