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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,854.52, 61,897.60 and 25,988

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,854.52, 61,897.60 and 25,988 is: 35,862.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,854.52 : 61,897.60 = 25,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,854.52/61,897.60 = 25,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,854.52x = 61,897.60 × 25,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,854.52x = 1,608,594,828.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,594,828.80/44,854.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,862.49

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