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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,806.31, 61,825.48 and 25,682.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,806.31, 61,825.48 and 25,682.57 is: 35,437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,806.31 : 61,825.48 = 25,682.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,806.31/61,825.48 = 25,682.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,806.31x = 61,825.48 × 25,682.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,806.31x = 1,587,836,903.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,836,903.34/44,806.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,437.80

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