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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,709, 61,700.04 and 25,592.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,709, 61,700.04 and 25,592.28 is: 35,318.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,709 : 61,700.04 = 25,592.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,709/61,700.04 = 25,592.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,709x = 61,700.04 × 25,592.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,709x = 1,579,044,699.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,044,699.69/44,709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,318.27

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