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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,339, 61,187.28 and 25,474.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,339, 61,187.28 and 25,474.64 is: 35,154.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,339 : 61,187.28 = 25,474.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,339/61,187.28 = 25,474.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,339x = 61,187.28 × 25,474.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,339x = 1,558,723,930.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,723,930.58/44,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,154.69

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