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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,114, 60,881.74 and 26,213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,114, 60,881.74 and 26,213 is: 36,176.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,114 : 60,881.74 = 26,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,114/60,881.74 = 26,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,114x = 60,881.74 × 26,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,114x = 1,595,893,050.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,893,050.62/44,114
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,176.57

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