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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,307, 61,144.20 and 25,445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,307, 61,144.20 and 25,445.88 is: 35,115.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,307 : 61,144.20 = 25,445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,307/61,144.20 = 25,445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,307x = 61,144.20 × 25,445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,307x = 1,555,867,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,867,975.90/44,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,115.62

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