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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,325.56, 61,168.20 and 25,462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,325.56, 61,168.20 and 25,462.28 is: 35,137.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,325.56 : 61,168.20 = 25,462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,325.56/61,168.20 = 25,462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,325.56x = 61,168.20 × 25,462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,325.56x = 1,557,481,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,481,835.50/44,325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,137.33

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