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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,179.92, 60,968.88 and 25,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,179.92, 60,968.88 and 25,317 is: 34,937.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,179.92 : 60,968.88 = 25,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,179.92/60,968.88 = 25,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,179.92x = 60,968.88 × 25,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,179.92x = 1,543,549,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,549,134.96/44,179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,937.80

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