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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,618.02, 61,572.36 and 25,754.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,618.02, 61,572.36 and 25,754.74 is: 35,541.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,618.02 : 61,572.36 = 25,754.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,618.02/61,572.36 = 25,754.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,618.02x = 61,572.36 × 25,754.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,618.02x = 1,585,780,122.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,780,122.99/44,618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,541.25

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