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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,281.73, 61,106.56 and 25,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,281.73, 61,106.56 and 25,159 is: 34,718.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,281.73 : 61,106.56 = 25,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,281.73/61,106.56 = 25,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,281.73x = 61,106.56 × 25,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,281.73x = 1,537,379,943.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,379,943.04/44,281.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,718.15

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