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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,627.52, 61,585.46 and 25,764.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,627.52, 61,585.46 and 25,764.24 is: 35,554.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,627.52 : 61,585.46 = 25,764.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,627.52/61,585.46 = 25,764.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,627.52x = 61,585.46 × 25,764.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,627.52x = 1,586,702,571.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,702,571.95/44,627.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,554.35

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