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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,244, 144,363.57 and 26,121.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,244, 144,363.57 and 26,121.49 is: 39,181.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,244 : 144,363.57 = 26,121.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,244/144,363.57 = 26,121.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,244x = 144,363.57 × 26,121.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,244x = 3,770,991,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770,991,550.12/96,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,181.58

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