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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,657.12, 61,637.92 and 25,805.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,657.12, 61,637.92 and 25,805.12 is: 35,617.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,657.12 : 61,637.92 = 25,805.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,657.12/61,637.92 = 25,805.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,657.12x = 61,637.92 × 25,805.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,657.12x = 1,590,573,922.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,573,922.15/44,657.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,617.48

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