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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,160.31, 60,958.88 and 27,171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,160.31, 60,958.88 and 27,171.44 is: 37,507.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,160.31 : 60,958.88 = 27,171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,160.31/60,958.88 = 27,171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,160.31x = 60,958.88 × 27,171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,160.31x = 1,656,340,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,340,414.53/44,160.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,507.45

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