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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,214.79, 60,998.34 and 27,213.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,214.79, 60,998.34 and 27,213.91 is: 37,544.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,214.79 : 60,998.34 = 27,213.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,214.79/60,998.34 = 27,213.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,214.79x = 60,998.34 × 27,213.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,214.79x = 1,660,003,334.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,003,334.91/44,214.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,544.07

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