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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,961.21, 62,049.24 and 25,847.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,961.21, 62,049.24 and 25,847.10 is: 35,670.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,961.21 : 62,049.24 = 25,847.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,961.21/62,049.24 = 25,847.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,961.21x = 62,049.24 × 25,847.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,961.21x = 1,603,792,911.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,792,911.20/44,961.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,670.59

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