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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,241.85, 48,313.56 and 25,205.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,241.85, 48,313.56 and 25,205.18 is: 37,769.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,241.85 : 48,313.56 = 25,205.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,241.85/48,313.56 = 25,205.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,241.85x = 48,313.56 × 25,205.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,241.85x = 1,217,751,829.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,751,829.19/32,241.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,769.29

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