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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,255.96, 48,368.40 and 25,218.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,255.96, 48,368.40 and 25,218.14 is: 37,815.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,255.96 : 48,368.40 = 25,218.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,255.96/48,368.40 = 25,218.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,255.96x = 48,368.40 × 25,218.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,255.96x = 1,219,761,082.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,761,082.78/32,255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,815.06

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