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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,296.23, 61,133.98 and 25,178.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,296.23, 61,133.98 and 25,178.87 is: 34,749.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,296.23 : 61,133.98 = 25,178.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,296.23/61,133.98 = 25,178.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,296.23x = 61,133.98 × 25,178.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,296.23x = 1,539,284,409.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,284,409.11/44,296.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,749.79

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