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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,174.58, 60,940.85 and 26,259.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,174.58, 60,940.85 and 26,259.41 is: 36,226.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,174.58 : 60,940.85 = 26,259.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,174.58/60,940.85 = 26,259.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,174.58x = 60,940.85 × 26,259.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,174.58x = 1,600,270,329.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,270,329.90/44,174.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,226.05

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