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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,212.88, 60,995.71 and 27,211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,212.88, 60,995.71 and 27,211.98 is: 37,541.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,212.88 : 60,995.71 = 27,211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,212.88/60,995.71 = 27,211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,212.88x = 60,995.71 × 27,211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,212.88x = 1,659,814,040.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,814,040.61/44,212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,541.41

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