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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,212.79, 60,995.58 and 27,211.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,212.79, 60,995.58 and 27,211.91 is: 37,541.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,212.79 : 60,995.58 = 27,211.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,212.79/60,995.58 = 27,211.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,212.79x = 60,995.58 × 27,211.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,212.79x = 1,659,805,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,805,928.38/44,212.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,541.31

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