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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,255.52, 61,065.77 and 25,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,255.52, 61,065.77 and 25,389 is: 35,032.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,255.52 : 61,065.77 = 25,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,255.52/61,065.77 = 25,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,255.52x = 61,065.77 × 25,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,255.52x = 1,550,398,707.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,398,707.59/44,255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,032.89

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