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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,311.44, 91,973.64 and 26,241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,311.44, 91,973.64 and 26,241.68 is: 39,365.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,311.44 : 91,973.64 = 26,241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,311.44/91,973.64 = 26,241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,311.44x = 91,973.64 × 26,241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,311.44x = 2,413,542,829.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,542,829.32/61,311.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,365.29

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