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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,171.28, 60,958.08 and 25,312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,171.28, 60,958.08 and 25,312.14 is: 34,931.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,171.28 : 60,958.08 = 25,312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,171.28/60,958.08 = 25,312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,171.28x = 60,958.08 × 25,312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,171.28x = 1,542,979,455.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,979,455.09/44,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,931.74

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