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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,213.29, 60,996.27 and 27,212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,213.29, 60,996.27 and 27,212.40 is: 37,541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,213.29 : 60,996.27 = 27,212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,213.29/60,996.27 = 27,212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,213.29x = 60,996.27 × 27,212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,213.29x = 1,659,854,897.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,854,897.75/44,213.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,541.99

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