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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,298, 61,131.24 and 25,436.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,298, 61,131.24 and 25,436.34 is: 35,102.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,298 : 61,131.24 = 25,436.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,298/61,131.24 = 25,436.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,298x = 61,131.24 × 25,436.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,298x = 1,554,955,005.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,955,005.26/44,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,102.15

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