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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,031.60, 47,983.72 and 25,073.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,031.60, 47,983.72 and 25,073.52 is: 37,560.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,031.60 : 47,983.72 = 25,073.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,031.60/47,983.72 = 25,073.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,031.60x = 47,983.72 × 25,073.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,031.60x = 1,203,120,763.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,120,763.09/32,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,560.43

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