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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,997.13, 62,108.04 and 25,878.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,997.13, 62,108.04 and 25,878.97 is: 35,719.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,997.13 : 62,108.04 = 25,878.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,997.13/62,108.04 = 25,878.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,997.13x = 62,108.04 × 25,878.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,997.13x = 1,607,292,103.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,292,103.92/44,997.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,719.88

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