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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,387.53, 61,252.40 and 25,996.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,387.53, 61,252.40 and 25,996.23 is: 35,873.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,387.53 : 61,252.40 = 25,996.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,387.53/61,252.40 = 25,996.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,387.53x = 61,252.40 × 25,996.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,387.53x = 1,592,331,543.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,331,543.44/44,387.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,873.40

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