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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,412.32, 48,569.88 and 25,005.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,412.32, 48,569.88 and 25,005.68 is: 37,471.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,412.32 : 48,569.88 = 25,005.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,412.32/48,569.88 = 25,005.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,412.32x = 48,569.88 × 25,005.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,412.32x = 1,214,522,876.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,522,876.92/32,412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,471.03

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