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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,381.76, 61,251.84 and 25,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,381.76, 61,251.84 and 25,266.24 is: 34,870.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,381.76 : 61,251.84 = 25,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,381.76/61,251.84 = 25,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,381.76x = 61,251.84 × 25,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,381.76x = 1,547,603,689.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,603,689.88/44,381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,870.26

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