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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,139.91, 44,372.78 and 25,452.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,139.91, 44,372.78 and 25,452.55 is: 35,140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,139.91 : 44,372.78 = 25,452.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,139.91/44,372.78 = 25,452.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,139.91x = 44,372.78 × 25,452.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,139.91x = 1,129,400,401.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,400,401.59/32,139.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,140.12

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