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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,272, 61,095.98 and 25,409.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,272, 61,095.98 and 25,409.12 is: 35,064.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,272 : 61,095.98 = 25,409.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,272/61,095.98 = 25,409.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,272x = 61,095.98 × 25,409.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,272x = 1,552,395,087.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,395,087.34/44,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,064.94

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