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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,131.92, 60,903.39 and 27,146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,131.92, 60,903.39 and 27,146.13 is: 37,462.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,131.92 : 60,903.39 = 27,146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,131.92/60,903.39 = 27,146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,131.92x = 60,903.39 × 27,146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,131.92x = 1,653,291,342.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,291,342.38/44,131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,462.48

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