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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,329.96, 66,494.96 and 25,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,329.96, 66,494.96 and 25,849 is: 38,773.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,329.96 : 66,494.96 = 25,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,329.96/66,494.96 = 25,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,329.96x = 66,494.96 × 25,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,329.96x = 1,718,828,221.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,828,221.04/44,329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,773.51

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