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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,729.21, 61,708.84 and 25,598.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,729.21, 61,708.84 and 25,598.73 is: 35,316.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,729.21 : 61,708.84 = 25,598.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,729.21/61,708.84 = 25,598.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,729.21x = 61,708.84 × 25,598.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,729.21x = 1,579,668,101.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,668,101.18/44,729.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,316.25

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