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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,601.28, 61,555.08 and 25,738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,601.28, 61,555.08 and 25,738 is: 35,521.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,601.28 : 61,555.08 = 25,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,601.28/61,555.08 = 25,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,601.28x = 61,555.08 × 25,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,601.28x = 1,584,304,649.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,304,649.04/44,601.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,521.51

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