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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,995.73, 62,085.98 and 25,871.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,995.73, 62,085.98 and 25,871.03 is: 35,697.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,995.73 : 62,085.98 = 25,871.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,995.73/62,085.98 = 25,871.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,995.73x = 62,085.98 × 25,871.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,995.73x = 1,606,228,251.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,228,251.16/44,995.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,697.35

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