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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,986.02, 62,082.70 and 25,872

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,986.02, 62,082.70 and 25,872 is: 35,704.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,986.02 : 62,082.70 = 25,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,986.02/62,082.70 = 25,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,986.02x = 62,082.70 × 25,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,986.02x = 1,606,203,614.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,203,614.40/44,986.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,704.51

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