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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,914.63, 61,979.57 and 25,789.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,914.63, 61,979.57 and 25,789.99 is: 35,588.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,914.63 : 61,979.57 = 25,789.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,914.63/61,979.57 = 25,789.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,914.63x = 61,979.57 × 25,789.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,914.63x = 1,598,452,361.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,452,361.55/44,914.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,588.68

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