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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,712.64, 61,706.88 and 25,598.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,712.64, 61,706.88 and 25,598.41 is: 35,327.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,712.64 : 61,706.88 = 25,598.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,712.64/61,706.88 = 25,598.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,712.64x = 61,706.88 × 25,598.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,712.64x = 1,579,598,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,598,014.06/44,712.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,327.77

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