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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,995.83, 62,102.22 and 25,874.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,995.83, 62,102.22 and 25,874.12 is: 35,710.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,995.83 : 62,102.22 = 25,874.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,995.83/62,102.22 = 25,874.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,995.83x = 62,102.22 × 25,874.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,995.83x = 1,606,840,350.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,840,350.77/44,995.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,710.87

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