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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,359.23, 48,474.23 and 25,706.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,359.23, 48,474.23 and 25,706.99 is: 38,509.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,359.23 : 48,474.23 = 25,706.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,359.23/48,474.23 = 25,706.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,359.23x = 48,474.23 × 25,706.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,359.23x = 1,246,126,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,126,458.48/32,359.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,509.15

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