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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,991.61, 62,100.43 and 25,873.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,991.61, 62,100.43 and 25,873.47 is: 35,712.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,991.61 : 62,100.43 = 25,873.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,991.61/62,100.43 = 25,873.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,991.61x = 62,100.43 × 25,873.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,991.61x = 1,606,753,547.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,753,547.91/44,991.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,712.29

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