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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,997, 62,095.86 and 25,125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,997, 62,095.86 and 25,125 is: 34,672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,997 : 62,095.86 = 25,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,997/62,095.86 = 25,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,997x = 62,095.86 × 25,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,997x = 1,560,158,482.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,158,482.50/44,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,672.50

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