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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,018, 60,744.94 and 25,155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,018, 60,744.94 and 25,155.08 is: 34,714.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,018 : 60,744.94 = 25,155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,018/60,744.94 = 25,155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,018x = 60,744.94 × 25,155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,018x = 1,528,043,825.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,043,825.30/44,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,714.07

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