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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,433.78, 44,748.41 and 25,606.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,433.78, 44,748.41 and 25,606.29 is: 35,328.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,433.78 : 44,748.41 = 25,606.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,433.78/44,748.41 = 25,606.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,433.78x = 44,748.41 × 25,606.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,433.78x = 1,145,840,635.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,840,635.47/32,433.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,328.62

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