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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,217, 61,020 and 25,355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,217, 61,020 and 25,355.88 is: 34,991.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,217 : 61,020 = 25,355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,217/61,020 = 25,355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,217x = 61,020 × 25,355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,217x = 1,547,215,797.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,215,797.60/44,217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,991.42

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