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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,942, 62,019.96 and 25,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,942, 62,019.96 and 25,070 is: 34,596.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,942 : 62,019.96 = 25,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,942/62,019.96 = 25,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,942x = 62,019.96 × 25,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,942x = 1,554,840,397.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,840,397.20/44,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,596.60

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