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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,986.88, 62,081.90 and 25,114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,986.88, 62,081.90 and 25,114.88 is: 34,658.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,986.88 : 62,081.90 = 25,114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,986.88/62,081.90 = 25,114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,986.88x = 62,081.90 × 25,114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,986.88x = 1,559,179,032.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,179,032.69/44,986.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,658.53

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