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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,281.24, 61,105.86 and 25,158.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,281.24, 61,105.86 and 25,158.50 is: 34,717.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,281.24 : 61,105.86 = 25,158.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,281.24/61,105.86 = 25,158.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,281.24x = 61,105.86 × 25,158.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,281.24x = 1,537,331,778.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,331,778.81/44,281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,717.45

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