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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,931, 62,004.78 and 25,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,931, 62,004.78 and 25,059 is: 34,581.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,931 : 62,004.78 = 25,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,931/62,004.78 = 25,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,931x = 62,004.78 × 25,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,931x = 1,553,777,782.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,777,782.02/44,931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,581.42

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