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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,943, 62,021.34 and 25,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,943, 62,021.34 and 25,071 is: 34,597.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,943 : 62,021.34 = 25,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,943/62,021.34 = 25,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,943x = 62,021.34 × 25,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,943x = 1,554,937,015.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,937,015.14/44,943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,597.98

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