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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,663.68, 61,643.46 and 25,811.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,663.68, 61,643.46 and 25,811.74 is: 35,624.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,663.68 : 61,643.46 = 25,811.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,663.68/61,643.46 = 25,811.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,663.68x = 61,643.46 × 25,811.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,663.68x = 1,591,124,962.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,124,962.22/44,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,624.58

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