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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,338.96, 66,508.44 and 25,858

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,338.96, 66,508.44 and 25,858 is: 38,787

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,338.96 : 66,508.44 = 25,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,338.96/66,508.44 = 25,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,338.96x = 66,508.44 × 25,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,338.96x = 1,719,775,241.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,775,241.52/44,338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,787

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