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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,772, 61,794.15 and 25,664.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,772, 61,794.15 and 25,664.58 is: 35,422.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,772 : 61,794.15 = 25,664.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,772/61,794.15 = 25,664.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,772x = 61,794.15 × 25,664.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,772x = 1,585,920,906.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,920,906.21/44,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,422.16

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