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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,427.04, 44,739.02 and 25,599.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,427.04, 44,739.02 and 25,599.42 is: 35,319.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,427.04 : 44,739.02 = 25,599.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,427.04/44,739.02 = 25,599.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,427.04x = 44,739.02 × 25,599.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,427.04x = 1,145,292,963.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,292,963.37/32,427.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,319.07

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