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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,178.43, 48,285.77 and 25,138.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,178.43, 48,285.77 and 25,138.69 is: 37,722.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,178.43 : 48,285.77 = 25,138.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,178.43/48,285.77 = 25,138.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,178.43x = 48,285.77 × 25,138.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,178.43x = 1,213,841,003.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,841,003.44/32,178.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,722.19

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