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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,739, 61,741.44 and 25,622.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,739, 61,741.44 and 25,622.28 is: 35,359.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,739 : 61,741.44 = 25,622.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,739/61,741.44 = 25,622.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,739x = 61,741.44 × 25,622.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,739x = 1,581,956,463.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,956,463.28/44,739
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,359.67

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