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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,312.44, 91,975.14 and 26,242.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,312.44, 91,975.14 and 26,242.68 is: 39,366.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,312.44 : 91,975.14 = 26,242.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,312.44/91,975.14 = 26,242.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,312.44x = 91,975.14 × 26,242.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,312.44x = 2,413,674,166.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,674,166.98/61,312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,366.79

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