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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,716, 61,708.08 and 25,854.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,716, 61,708.08 and 25,854.34 is: 35,678.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,716 : 61,708.08 = 25,854.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,716/61,708.08 = 25,854.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,716x = 61,708.08 × 25,854.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,716x = 1,595,421,681.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,421,681.07/44,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,678.99

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