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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,206.52, 91,848.62 and 26,146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,206.52, 91,848.62 and 26,146.44 is: 39,236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,206.52 : 91,848.62 = 26,146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,206.52/91,848.62 = 26,146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,206.52x = 91,848.62 × 26,146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,206.52x = 2,401,514,431.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,514,431.91/61,206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,236.25

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