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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,145.27, 60,913.62 and 25,278.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,145.27, 60,913.62 and 25,278.75 is: 34,880.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,145.27 : 60,913.62 = 25,278.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,145.27/60,913.62 = 25,278.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,145.27x = 60,913.62 × 25,278.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,145.27x = 1,539,820,171.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,820,171.58/44,145.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,880.75

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