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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,238.90, 48,358.35 and 25,629.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,238.90, 48,358.35 and 25,629.30 is: 38,443.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,238.90 : 48,358.35 = 25,629.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,238.90/48,358.35 = 25,629.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,238.90x = 48,358.35 × 25,629.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,238.90x = 1,239,390,659.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,390,659.66/32,238.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,443.95

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