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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,147.63, 60,917.06 and 27,154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,147.63, 60,917.06 and 27,154.64 is: 37,469.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,147.63 : 60,917.06 = 27,154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,147.63/60,917.06 = 27,154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,147.63x = 60,917.06 × 27,154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,147.63x = 1,654,181,054.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,181,054.34/44,147.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,469.30

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