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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,936.52, 62,014.40 and 25,822.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,936.52, 62,014.40 and 25,822.48 is: 35,636.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,936.52 : 62,014.40 = 25,822.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,936.52/62,014.40 = 25,822.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,936.52x = 62,014.40 × 25,822.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,936.52x = 1,601,365,605.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,365,605.30/44,936.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,636.17

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