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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,279.73, 61,103.80 and 25,157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,279.73, 61,103.80 and 25,157 is: 34,715.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,279.73 : 61,103.80 = 25,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,279.73/61,103.80 = 25,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,279.73x = 61,103.80 × 25,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,279.73x = 1,537,188,296.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,188,296.60/44,279.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,715.39

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