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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,967.31, 62,056.89 and 25,853.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,967.31, 62,056.89 and 25,853.28 is: 35,678.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,967.31 : 62,056.89 = 25,853.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,967.31/62,056.89 = 25,853.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,967.31x = 62,056.89 × 25,853.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,967.31x = 1,604,374,153.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,374,153.10/44,967.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,678.68

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