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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,562.26, 61,503.20 and 25,442.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,562.26, 61,503.20 and 25,442.82 is: 35,115.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,562.26 : 61,503.20 = 25,442.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,562.26/61,503.20 = 25,442.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,562.26x = 61,503.20 × 25,442.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,562.26x = 1,564,814,847.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,814,847.02/44,562.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,115.25

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