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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,411.68, 48,635.98 and 25,879.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,411.68, 48,635.98 and 25,879.39 is: 38,833.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,411.68 : 48,635.98 = 25,879.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,411.68/48,635.98 = 25,879.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,411.68x = 48,635.98 × 25,879.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,411.68x = 1,258,669,185.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,669,185.18/32,411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,833.81

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