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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,486.09, 61,391.37 and 25,623.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,486.09, 61,391.37 and 25,623.21 is: 35,360.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,486.09 : 61,391.37 = 25,623.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,486.09/61,391.37 = 25,623.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,486.09x = 61,391.37 × 25,623.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,486.09x = 1,573,043,975.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,043,975.21/44,486.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,360.36

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