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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,176.82, 60,965.69 and 25,317.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,176.82, 60,965.69 and 25,317.59 is: 34,939.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,176.82 : 60,965.69 = 25,317.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,176.82/60,965.69 = 25,317.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,176.82x = 60,965.69 × 25,317.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,176.82x = 1,543,504,343.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,504,343.49/44,176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,939.24

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