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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,148.06, 60,941.97 and 27,159.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,148.06, 60,941.97 and 27,159.19 is: 37,490.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,148.06 : 60,941.97 = 27,159.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,148.06/60,941.97 = 27,159.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,148.06x = 60,941.97 × 27,159.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,148.06x = 1,655,134,389.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,134,389.85/44,148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,490.54

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