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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,738, 61,740.06 and 25,621.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,738, 61,740.06 and 25,621.28 is: 35,358.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,738 : 61,740.06 = 25,621.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,738/61,740.06 = 25,621.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,738x = 61,740.06 × 25,621.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,738x = 1,581,859,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,859,364.48/44,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,358.29

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