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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,213.79, 60,996.96 and 27,212.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,213.79, 60,996.96 and 27,212.91 is: 37,542.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,213.79 : 60,996.96 = 27,212.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,213.79/60,996.96 = 27,212.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,213.79x = 60,996.96 × 27,212.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,213.79x = 1,659,904,782.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,904,782.75/44,213.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,542.69

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