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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,405.28, 61,282.16 and 25,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,405.28, 61,282.16 and 25,542 is: 35,249.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,405.28 : 61,282.16 = 25,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,405.28/61,282.16 = 25,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,405.28x = 61,282.16 × 25,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,405.28x = 1,565,268,930.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,268,930.72/44,405.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,249.61

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