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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,714.52, 61,698.78 and 25,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,714.52, 61,698.78 and 25,848 is: 35,666.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,714.52 : 61,698.78 = 25,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,714.52/61,698.78 = 25,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,714.52x = 61,698.78 × 25,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,714.52x = 1,594,790,065.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,790,065.44/44,714.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,666.04

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