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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,041.60, 47,993.28 and 25,820.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,041.60, 47,993.28 and 25,820.80 is: 38,675.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,041.60 : 47,993.28 = 25,820.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,041.60/47,993.28 = 25,820.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,041.60x = 47,993.28 × 25,820.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,041.60x = 1,239,224,884.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,224,884.22/32,041.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,675.50

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