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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,042.46, 60,778.58 and 25,180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,042.46, 60,778.58 and 25,180 is: 34,748.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,042.46 : 60,778.58 = 25,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,042.46/60,778.58 = 25,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,042.46x = 60,778.58 × 25,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,042.46x = 1,530,404,644.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,404,644.40/44,042.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,748.39

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