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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,433.78, 61,324.02 and 25,570.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,433.78, 61,324.02 and 25,570.50 is: 35,290.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,433.78 : 61,324.02 = 25,570.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,433.78/61,324.02 = 25,570.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,433.78x = 61,324.02 × 25,570.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,433.78x = 1,568,085,853.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,085,853.41/44,433.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,290.40

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