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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,219.41, 48,364.46 and 25,598.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,219.41, 48,364.46 and 25,598.46 is: 38,425.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,219.41 : 48,364.46 = 25,598.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,219.41/48,364.46 = 25,598.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,219.41x = 48,364.46 × 25,598.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,219.41x = 1,238,055,490.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,055,490.02/32,219.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,425.77

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