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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,664.95, 61,625.59 and 25,540.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,664.95, 61,625.59 and 25,540.78 is: 35,239.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,664.95 : 61,625.59 = 25,540.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,664.95/61,625.59 = 25,540.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,664.95x = 61,625.59 × 25,540.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,664.95x = 1,573,965,677.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,965,677.86/44,664.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,239.39

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