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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,361, 61,220.61 and 25,499.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,361, 61,220.61 and 25,499.34 is: 35,190.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,361 : 61,220.61 = 25,499.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,361/61,220.61 = 25,499.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,361x = 61,220.61 × 25,499.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,361x = 1,561,085,149.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,085,149.40/44,361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,190.49

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