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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,461.57, 61,358.93 and 25,604.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,461.57, 61,358.93 and 25,604.77 is: 35,335.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,461.57 : 61,358.93 = 25,604.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,461.57/61,358.93 = 25,604.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,461.57x = 61,358.93 × 25,604.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,461.57x = 1,571,081,104.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,081,104.69/44,461.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,335.71

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