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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,908.48, 61,973.68 and 25,789.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,908.48, 61,973.68 and 25,789.50 is: 35,589.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,908.48 : 61,973.68 = 25,789.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,908.48/61,973.68 = 25,789.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,908.48x = 61,973.68 × 25,789.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,908.48x = 1,598,270,220.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,270,220.36/44,908.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,589.50

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