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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,214.29, 60,997.65 and 27,213.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,214.29, 60,997.65 and 27,213.41 is: 37,543.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,214.29 : 60,997.65 = 27,213.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,214.29/60,997.65 = 27,213.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,214.29x = 60,997.65 × 27,213.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,214.29x = 1,659,953,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,953,753.50/44,214.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,543.38

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