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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,309.16, 61,159.29 and 25,199.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,309.16, 61,159.29 and 25,199.24 is: 34,782.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,309.16 : 61,159.29 = 25,199.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,309.16/61,159.29 = 25,199.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,309.16x = 61,159.29 × 25,199.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,309.16x = 1,541,167,226.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,167,226.65/44,309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,782.14

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