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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,370.52, 48,490.83 and 25,717.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,370.52, 48,490.83 and 25,717.94 is: 38,525.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,370.52 : 48,490.83 = 25,717.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,370.52/48,490.83 = 25,717.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,370.52x = 48,490.83 × 25,717.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,370.52x = 1,247,084,256.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,084,256.49/32,370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,525.31

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