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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,865.30, 61,912.18 and 25,731.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,865.30, 61,912.18 and 25,731.78 is: 35,508.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,865.30 : 61,912.18 = 25,731.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,865.30/61,912.18 = 25,731.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,865.30x = 61,912.18 × 25,731.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,865.30x = 1,593,110,595.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,110,595.08/44,865.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,508.75

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