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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,562, 61,502.76 and 25,695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,562, 61,502.76 and 25,695.84 is: 35,464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,562 : 61,502.76 = 25,695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,562/61,502.76 = 25,695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,562x = 61,502.76 × 25,695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,562x = 1,580,365,080.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,365,080.52/44,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,464.41

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