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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,372.49, 61,231.62 and 25,251.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,372.49, 61,231.62 and 25,251.69 is: 34,845.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,372.49 : 61,231.62 = 25,251.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,372.49/61,231.62 = 25,251.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,372.49x = 61,231.62 × 25,251.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,372.49x = 1,546,201,886.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,201,886.44/44,372.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,845.96

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