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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,537.61, 61,462.89 and 25,417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,537.61, 61,462.89 and 25,417 is: 35,076.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,537.61 : 61,462.89 = 25,417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,537.61/61,462.89 = 25,417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,537.61x = 61,462.89 × 25,417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,537.61x = 1,562,202,275.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,202,275.13/44,537.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,076.02

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