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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,264.62, 61,082.82 and 25,400.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,264.62, 61,082.82 and 25,400.50 is: 35,051.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,264.62 : 61,082.82 = 25,400.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,264.62/61,082.82 = 25,400.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,264.62x = 61,082.82 × 25,400.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,264.62x = 1,551,534,169.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,534,169.41/44,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,051.34

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