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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,958, 62,042.04 and 25,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,958, 62,042.04 and 25,086 is: 34,618.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,958 : 62,042.04 = 25,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,958/62,042.04 = 25,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,958x = 62,042.04 × 25,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,958x = 1,556,386,615.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,386,615.44/44,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,618.68

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