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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,768.88, 61,766.28 and 25,892.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,768.88, 61,766.28 and 25,892.64 is: 35,723.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,768.88 : 61,766.28 = 25,892.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,768.88/61,766.28 = 25,892.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,768.88x = 61,766.28 × 25,892.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,768.88x = 1,599,292,052.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,292,052.18/44,768.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,723.30

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