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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,617.87, 61,564.13 and 25,503.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,617.87, 61,564.13 and 25,503.70 is: 35,190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,617.87 : 61,564.13 = 25,503.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,617.87/61,564.13 = 25,503.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,617.87x = 61,564.13 × 25,503.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,617.87x = 1,570,113,175.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,113,175.38/44,617.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,190.23

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