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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,714, 61,705.32 and 25,852.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,714, 61,705.32 and 25,852.34 is: 35,676.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,714 : 61,705.32 = 25,852.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,714/61,705.32 = 25,852.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,714x = 61,705.32 × 25,852.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,714x = 1,595,226,912.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,226,912.45/44,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,676.23

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