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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,023.06, 60,762.37 and 25,171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,023.06, 60,762.37 and 25,171.14 is: 34,742.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,023.06 : 60,762.37 = 25,171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,023.06/60,762.37 = 25,171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,023.06x = 60,762.37 × 25,171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,023.06x = 1,529,458,122.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,458,122.00/44,023.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,742.20

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