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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,718.17, 66,989.61 and 25,958.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,718.17, 66,989.61 and 25,958.87 is: 38,887.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,718.17 : 66,989.61 = 25,958.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,718.17/66,989.61 = 25,958.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,718.17x = 66,989.61 × 25,958.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,718.17x = 1,738,974,577.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,974,577.34/44,718.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,887.43

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