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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,849, 61,891.64 and 25,997.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,849, 61,891.64 and 25,997.06 is: 35,875.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,849 : 61,891.64 = 25,997.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,849/61,891.64 = 25,997.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,849x = 61,891.64 × 25,997.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,849x = 1,609,000,678.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,000,678.58/44,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,875.95

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