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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,778.76, 65,562.86 and 25,001.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,778.76, 65,562.86 and 25,001.88 is: 37,442.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,778.76 : 65,562.86 = 25,001.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,778.76/65,562.86 = 25,001.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,778.76x = 65,562.86 × 25,001.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,778.76x = 1,639,194,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,194,758.18/43,778.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,442.70

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