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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,275.91, 61,099.31 and 25,157.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,275.91, 61,099.31 and 25,157.21 is: 34,716.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,275.91 : 61,099.31 = 25,157.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,275.91/61,099.31 = 25,157.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,275.91x = 61,099.31 × 25,157.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,275.91x = 1,537,087,929.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,087,929.92/44,275.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,716.13

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