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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,213.28, 60,996.26 and 27,212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,213.28, 60,996.26 and 27,212.40 is: 37,541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,213.28 : 60,996.26 = 27,212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,213.28/60,996.26 = 27,212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,213.28x = 60,996.26 × 27,212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,213.28x = 1,659,854,625.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,854,625.62/44,213.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,541.99

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