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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,178.31, 60,981.08 and 27,183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,178.31, 60,981.08 and 27,183.27 is: 37,522.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,178.31 : 60,981.08 = 27,183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,178.31/60,981.08 = 27,183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,178.31x = 60,981.08 × 27,183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,178.31x = 1,657,665,160.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,665,160.24/44,178.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,522.15

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