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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,214.42, 60,993.09 and 27,418.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,214.42, 60,993.09 and 27,418.26 is: 37,823.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,214.42 : 60,993.09 = 27,418.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,214.42/60,993.09 = 27,418.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,214.42x = 60,993.09 × 27,418.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,214.42x = 1,672,324,399.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,324,399.82/44,214.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,823.05

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