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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,665.78, 61,639.74 and 25,547.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,665.78, 61,639.74 and 25,547.30 is: 35,255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,665.78 : 61,639.74 = 25,547.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,665.78/61,639.74 = 25,547.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,665.78x = 61,639.74 × 25,547.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,665.78x = 1,574,728,929.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,728,929.70/44,665.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,255.83

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