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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,759.52, 61,760.88 and 25,893

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,759.52, 61,760.88 and 25,893 is: 35,728.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,759.52 : 61,760.88 = 25,893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,759.52/61,760.88 = 25,893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,759.52x = 61,760.88 × 25,893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,759.52x = 1,599,174,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,174,465.84/44,759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,728.14

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