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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,225.04, 48,372.89 and 25,604.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,225.04, 48,372.89 and 25,604.10 is: 38,434.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,225.04 : 48,372.89 = 25,604.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,225.04/48,372.89 = 25,604.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,225.04x = 48,372.89 × 25,604.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,225.04x = 1,238,544,184.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,544,184.83/32,225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,434.22

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