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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,311.79, 61,162.91 and 25,201.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,311.79, 61,162.91 and 25,201.86 is: 34,785.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,311.79 : 61,162.91 = 25,201.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,311.79/61,162.91 = 25,201.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,311.79x = 61,162.91 × 25,201.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,311.79x = 1,541,419,158.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,419,158.02/44,311.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,785.76

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