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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,462.32, 61,359.96 and 25,605.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,462.32, 61,359.96 and 25,605.52 is: 35,336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,462.32 : 61,359.96 = 25,605.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,462.32/61,359.96 = 25,605.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,462.32x = 61,359.96 × 25,605.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,462.32x = 1,571,153,625.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,153,625.60/44,462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,336.75

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