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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,844, 61,884.72 and 25,992.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,844, 61,884.72 and 25,992.06 is: 35,869.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,844 : 61,884.72 = 25,992.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,844/61,884.72 = 25,992.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,844x = 61,884.72 × 25,992.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,844x = 1,608,511,355.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,511,355.32/44,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,869.04

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