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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,137.62, 48,122.60 and 25,863.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,137.62, 48,122.60 and 25,863.36 is: 38,727.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,137.62 : 48,122.60 = 25,863.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,137.62/48,122.60 = 25,863.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,137.62x = 48,122.60 × 25,863.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,137.62x = 1,244,611,998.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,611,998.62/32,137.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,727.57

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