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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,189.34, 60,961.10 and 26,274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,189.34, 60,961.10 and 26,274.14 is: 36,246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,189.34 : 60,961.10 = 26,274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,189.34/60,961.10 = 26,274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,189.34x = 60,961.10 × 26,274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,189.34x = 1,601,700,475.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,700,475.95/44,189.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,246.31

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