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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,194.34, 60,968 and 26,279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,194.34, 60,968 and 26,279.14 is: 36,253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,194.34 : 60,968 = 26,279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,194.34/60,968 = 26,279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,194.34x = 60,968 × 26,279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,194.34x = 1,602,186,607.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,186,607.52/44,194.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,253.21

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