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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,342, 61,191.42 and 25,477.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,342, 61,191.42 and 25,477.64 is: 35,158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,342 : 61,191.42 = 25,477.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,342/61,191.42 = 25,477.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,342x = 61,191.42 × 25,477.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,342x = 1,559,012,969.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,012,969.85/44,342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,158.83

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