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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,759.88, 61,753.86 and 25,883.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,759.88, 61,753.86 and 25,883.64 is: 35,710.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,759.88 : 61,753.86 = 25,883.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,759.88/61,753.86 = 25,883.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,759.88x = 61,753.86 × 25,883.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,759.88x = 1,598,414,680.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,414,680.85/44,759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,710.88

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