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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,238.20, 61,047.66 and 25,374.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,238.20, 61,047.66 and 25,374.12 is: 35,015.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,238.20 : 61,047.66 = 25,374.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,238.20/61,047.66 = 25,374.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,238.20x = 61,047.66 × 25,374.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,238.20x = 1,549,030,650.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,030,650.56/44,238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,015.68

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