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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,365.40, 48,483.42 and 25,713.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,365.40, 48,483.42 and 25,713.14 is: 38,518.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,365.40 : 48,483.42 = 25,713.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,365.40/48,483.42 = 25,713.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,365.40x = 48,483.42 × 25,713.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,365.40x = 1,246,660,723.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,660,723.72/32,365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,518.32

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