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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,244, 61,057.26 and 25,382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,244, 61,057.26 and 25,382.88 is: 35,028.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,244 : 61,057.26 = 25,382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,244/61,057.26 = 25,382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,244x = 61,057.26 × 25,382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,244x = 1,549,809,103.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,809,103.71/44,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,028.68

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