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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,215.28, 60,999.02 and 27,214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,215.28, 60,999.02 and 27,214.40 is: 37,544.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,215.28 : 60,999.02 = 27,214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,215.28/60,999.02 = 27,214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,215.28x = 60,999.02 × 27,214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,215.28x = 1,660,051,729.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,051,729.89/44,215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,544.75

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