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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,151.74, 48,235.50 and 25,967.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,151.74, 48,235.50 and 25,967.79 is: 38,958.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,151.74 : 48,235.50 = 25,967.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,151.74/48,235.50 = 25,967.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,151.74x = 48,235.50 × 25,967.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,151.74x = 1,252,569,334.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,569,334.55/32,151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,958.06

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