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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,174.68, 60,969.40 and 25,311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,174.68, 60,969.40 and 25,311.76 is: 34,935.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,174.68 : 60,969.40 = 25,311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,174.68/60,969.40 = 25,311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,174.68x = 60,969.40 × 25,311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,174.68x = 1,543,242,820.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,242,820.14/44,174.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,935.01

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