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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,639.46, 61,611.57 and 25,774.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,639.46, 61,611.57 and 25,774.02 is: 35,573.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,639.46 : 61,611.57 = 25,774.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,639.46/61,611.57 = 25,774.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,639.46x = 61,611.57 × 25,774.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,639.46x = 1,587,977,837.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,977,837.41/44,639.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,573.41

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