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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,302.29, 61,138.69 and 25,182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,302.29, 61,138.69 and 25,182.86 is: 34,753.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,302.29 : 61,138.69 = 25,182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,302.29/61,138.69 = 25,182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,302.29x = 61,138.69 × 25,182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,302.29x = 1,539,647,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,647,070.85/44,302.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,753.22

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