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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,193.34, 60,966.62 and 26,278.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,193.34, 60,966.62 and 26,278.14 is: 36,251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,193.34 : 60,966.62 = 26,278.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,193.34/60,966.62 = 26,278.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,193.34x = 60,966.62 × 26,278.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,193.34x = 1,602,089,375.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,089,375.69/44,193.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,251.83

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