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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,631.83, 61,591.92 and 25,512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,631.83, 61,591.92 and 25,512 is: 35,206.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,631.83 : 61,591.92 = 25,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,631.83/61,591.92 = 25,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,631.83x = 61,591.92 × 25,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,631.83x = 1,571,333,063.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,333,063.04/44,631.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,206.56

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