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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,116.26, 47,996.43 and 25,806.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,116.26, 47,996.43 and 25,806.78 is: 38,567.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,116.26 : 47,996.43 = 25,806.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,116.26/47,996.43 = 25,806.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,116.26x = 47,996.43 × 25,806.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,116.26x = 1,238,633,309.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,633,309.80/32,116.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,567.17

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