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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,115.58, 44,281.75 and 25,737.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,115.58, 44,281.75 and 25,737.06 is: 35,486.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,115.58 : 44,281.75 = 25,737.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,115.58/44,281.75 = 25,737.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,115.58x = 44,281.75 × 25,737.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,115.58x = 1,139,682,127.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,682,127.86/32,115.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,486.89

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