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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,695.68, 61,687.62 and 25,844.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,695.68, 61,687.62 and 25,844.28 is: 35,669.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,695.68 : 61,687.62 = 25,844.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,695.68/61,687.62 = 25,844.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,695.68x = 61,687.62 × 25,844.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,695.68x = 1,594,272,123.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,272,123.81/44,695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,669.49

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