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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,443.14, 61,346.97 and 25,587.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,443.14, 61,346.97 and 25,587.78 is: 35,320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,443.14 : 61,346.97 = 25,587.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,443.14/61,346.97 = 25,587.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,443.14x = 61,346.97 × 25,587.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,443.14x = 1,569,732,772.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,732,772.03/44,443.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,320.02

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