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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,180.87, 48,289.43 and 25,141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,180.87, 48,289.43 and 25,141.14 is: 37,725.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,180.87 : 48,289.43 = 25,141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,180.87/48,289.43 = 25,141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,180.87x = 48,289.43 × 25,141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,180.87x = 1,214,051,194.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,051,194.44/32,180.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,725.87

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