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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,544.97, 61,473.03 and 25,424.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,544.97, 61,473.03 and 25,424.36 is: 35,086.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,544.97 : 61,473.03 = 25,424.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,544.97/61,473.03 = 25,424.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,544.97x = 61,473.03 × 25,424.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,544.97x = 1,562,912,137.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,912,137.65/44,544.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,086.17

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