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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,317.18, 48,465.92 and 25,977.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,317.18, 48,465.92 and 25,977.02 is: 38,957.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,317.18 : 48,465.92 = 25,977.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,317.18/48,465.92 = 25,977.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,317.18x = 48,465.92 × 25,977.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,317.18x = 1,259,000,004.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,000,004.08/32,317.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,957.61

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