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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,447.24, 61,351.86 and 25,589

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,447.24, 61,351.86 and 25,589 is: 35,321.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,447.24 : 61,351.86 = 25,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,447.24/61,351.86 = 25,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,447.24x = 61,351.86 × 25,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,447.24x = 1,569,932,745.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,932,745.54/44,447.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,321.27

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