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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,004.96, 60,725.76 and 25,140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,004.96, 60,725.76 and 25,140.48 is: 34,693.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,004.96 : 60,725.76 = 25,140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,004.96/60,725.76 = 25,140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,004.96x = 60,725.76 × 25,140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,004.96x = 1,526,674,754.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,674,754.76/44,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,693.24

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