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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,180.74, 48,289.23 and 25,141.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,180.74, 48,289.23 and 25,141.02 is: 37,725.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,180.74 : 48,289.23 = 25,141.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,180.74/48,289.23 = 25,141.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,180.74x = 48,289.23 × 25,141.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,180.74x = 1,214,040,497.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,040,497.21/32,180.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,725.69

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