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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,381.97, 61,252.88 and 25,258.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,381.97, 61,252.88 and 25,258.01 is: 34,859.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,381.97 : 61,252.88 = 25,258.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,381.97/61,252.88 = 25,258.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,381.97x = 61,252.88 × 25,258.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,381.97x = 1,547,125,423.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,125,423.01/44,381.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,859.32

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