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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,845.63, 61,886.97 and 25,993.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,845.63, 61,886.97 and 25,993.69 is: 35,871.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,845.63 : 61,886.97 = 25,993.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,845.63/61,886.97 = 25,993.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,845.63x = 61,886.97 × 25,993.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,845.63x = 1,608,670,273.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,670,273.82/44,845.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,871.29

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