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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,526, 61,445.88 and 25,664.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,526, 61,445.88 and 25,664.34 is: 35,416.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,526 : 61,445.88 = 25,664.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,526/61,445.88 = 25,664.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,526x = 61,445.88 × 25,664.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,526x = 1,576,967,955.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,967,955.92/44,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,416.79

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