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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,904.40, 61,972.22 and 25,786.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,904.40, 61,972.22 and 25,786.68 is: 35,588.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,904.40 : 61,972.22 = 25,786.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,904.40/61,972.22 = 25,786.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,904.40x = 61,972.22 × 25,786.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,904.40x = 1,598,057,806.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,057,806.03/44,904.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,588.00

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