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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,192.34, 60,965.24 and 26,277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,192.34, 60,965.24 and 26,277.14 is: 36,250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,192.34 : 60,965.24 = 26,277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,192.34/60,965.24 = 26,277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,192.34x = 60,965.24 × 26,277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,192.34x = 1,601,992,146.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,992,146.61/44,192.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,250.45

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