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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,033.68, 44,249.16 and 25,769.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,033.68, 44,249.16 and 25,769.68 is: 35,596.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,033.68 : 44,249.16 = 25,769.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,033.68/44,249.16 = 25,769.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,033.68x = 44,249.16 × 25,769.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,033.68x = 1,140,286,693.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,286,693.47/32,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,596.49

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