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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,350.96, 66,526.44 and 25,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,350.96, 66,526.44 and 25,870 is: 38,805

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,350.96 : 66,526.44 = 25,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,350.96/66,526.44 = 25,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,350.96x = 66,526.44 × 25,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,350.96x = 1,721,039,002.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,039,002.80/44,350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,805

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