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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,214.39, 60,997.77 and 27,213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,214.39, 60,997.77 and 27,213.48 is: 37,543.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,214.39 : 60,997.77 = 27,213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,214.39/60,997.77 = 27,213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,214.39x = 60,997.77 × 27,213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,214.39x = 1,659,961,593.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,961,593.94/44,214.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,543.47

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