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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,427.82, 48,593.11 and 25,021.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,427.82, 48,593.11 and 25,021.18 is: 37,494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,427.82 : 48,593.11 = 25,021.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,427.82/48,593.11 = 25,021.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,427.82x = 48,593.11 × 25,021.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,427.82x = 1,215,856,952.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,856,952.07/32,427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,494.25

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