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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,187.72, 60,974.82 and 25,322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,187.72, 60,974.82 and 25,322.28 is: 34,942.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,187.72 : 60,974.82 = 25,322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,187.72/60,974.82 = 25,322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,187.72x = 60,974.82 × 25,322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,187.72x = 1,544,021,464.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,021,464.99/44,187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,942.32

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