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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,832, 61,866.95 and 25,714.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,832, 61,866.95 and 25,714.99 is: 35,485.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,832 : 61,866.95 = 25,714.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,832/61,866.95 = 25,714.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,832x = 61,866.95 × 25,714.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,832x = 1,590,908,000.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,908,000.58/44,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,485.99

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