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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,123.83, 48,185.46 and 25,109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,123.83, 48,185.46 and 25,109.74 is: 37,664.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,123.83 : 48,185.46 = 25,109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,123.83/48,185.46 = 25,109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,123.83x = 48,185.46 × 25,109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,123.83x = 1,209,924,251.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,924,251.92/32,123.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,664.39

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