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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,907.98, 61,972.99 and 25,789.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,907.98, 61,972.99 and 25,789.01 is: 35,588.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,907.98 : 61,972.99 = 25,789.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,907.98/61,972.99 = 25,789.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,907.98x = 61,972.99 × 25,789.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,907.98x = 1,598,221,620.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,221,620.03/44,907.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,588.81

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