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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,358.89, 48,546.43 and 25,720.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,358.89, 48,546.43 and 25,720.44 is: 38,587.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,358.89 : 48,546.43 = 25,720.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,358.89/48,546.43 = 25,720.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,358.89x = 48,546.43 × 25,720.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,358.89x = 1,248,635,168.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,635,168.69/32,358.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,587.08

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