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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,484, 61,388.88 and 25,618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,484, 61,388.88 and 25,618.08 is: 35,353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,484 : 61,388.88 = 25,618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,484/61,388.88 = 25,618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,484x = 61,388.88 × 25,618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,484x = 1,572,665,238.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,665,238.95/44,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,353.50

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