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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,398.16, 61,271.28 and 25,535.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,398.16, 61,271.28 and 25,535.30 is: 35,239.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,398.16 : 61,271.28 = 25,535.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,398.16/61,271.28 = 25,535.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,398.16x = 61,271.28 × 25,535.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,398.16x = 1,564,580,516.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,580,516.18/44,398.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,239.76

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