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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,717, 61,709.46 and 25,855.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,717, 61,709.46 and 25,855.34 is: 35,680.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,717 : 61,709.46 = 25,855.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,717/61,709.46 = 25,855.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,717x = 61,709.46 × 25,855.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,717x = 1,595,519,069.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,519,069.52/44,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,680.37

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