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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,392.67, 48,506.38 and 25,828.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,392.67, 48,506.38 and 25,828.43 is: 38,676.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,392.67 : 48,506.38 = 25,828.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,392.67/48,506.38 = 25,828.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,392.67x = 48,506.38 × 25,828.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,392.67x = 1,252,843,333.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,843,333.28/32,392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,676.76

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