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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,712.96, 61,705.68 and 25,595.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,712.96, 61,705.68 and 25,595.84 is: 35,323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,712.96 : 61,705.68 = 25,595.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,712.96/61,705.68 = 25,595.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,712.96x = 61,705.68 × 25,595.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,712.96x = 1,579,408,712.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,408,712.37/44,712.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,323.29

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