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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,113.26, 47,991.96 and 25,803.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,113.26, 47,991.96 and 25,803.77 is: 38,562.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,113.26 : 47,991.96 = 25,803.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,113.26/47,991.96 = 25,803.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,113.26x = 47,991.96 × 25,803.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,113.26x = 1,238,373,257.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,373,257.73/32,113.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,562.68

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