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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,327.96, 66,491.96 and 25,847

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,327.96, 66,491.96 and 25,847 is: 38,770.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,327.96 : 66,491.96 = 25,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,327.96/66,491.96 = 25,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,327.96x = 66,491.96 × 25,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,327.96x = 1,718,617,690.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,617,690.12/44,327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,770.51

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