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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,727.84, 66,988.89 and 25,961.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,727.84, 66,988.89 and 25,961.40 is: 38,882.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,727.84 : 66,988.89 = 25,961.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,727.84/66,988.89 = 25,961.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,727.84x = 66,988.89 × 25,961.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,727.84x = 1,739,125,368.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,125,368.85/44,727.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,882.39

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