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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,512.83, 61,430.67 and 25,651.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,512.83, 61,430.67 and 25,651.17 is: 35,400.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,512.83 : 61,430.67 = 25,651.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,512.83/61,430.67 = 25,651.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,512.83x = 61,430.67 × 25,651.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,512.83x = 1,575,768,559.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,768,559.38/44,512.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,400.32

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