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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,369.52, 48,489.33 and 25,716.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,369.52, 48,489.33 and 25,716.94 is: 38,523.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,369.52 : 48,489.33 = 25,716.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,369.52/48,489.33 = 25,716.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,369.52x = 48,489.33 × 25,716.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,369.52x = 1,246,997,438.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,997,438.22/32,369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,523.81

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