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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,132.62, 48,115.09 and 25,858.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,132.62, 48,115.09 and 25,858.36 is: 38,720.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,132.62 : 48,115.09 = 25,858.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,132.62/48,115.09 = 25,858.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,132.62x = 48,115.09 × 25,858.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,132.62x = 1,244,177,318.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,177,318.65/32,132.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,720.07

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