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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.88, 48,635.80 and 25,039.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.88, 48,635.80 and 25,039.08 is: 37,558.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.88 : 48,635.80 = 25,039.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.88/48,635.80 = 25,039.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.88x = 48,635.80 × 25,039.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.88x = 1,217,795,687.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,795,687.06/32,423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,558.60

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