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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,998, 62,097.24 and 25,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,998, 62,097.24 and 25,126 is: 34,673.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,998 : 62,097.24 = 25,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,998/62,097.24 = 25,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,998x = 62,097.24 × 25,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,998x = 1,560,255,252.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,255,252.24/44,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,673.88

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