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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,211.88, 60,994.34 and 27,210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,211.88, 60,994.34 and 27,210.98 is: 37,540.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,211.88 : 60,994.34 = 27,210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,211.88/60,994.34 = 27,210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,211.88x = 60,994.34 × 27,210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,211.88x = 1,659,715,629.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,715,629.80/44,211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,540.04

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