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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,449.62, 44,745.90 and 25,631.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,449.62, 44,745.90 and 25,631.66 is: 35,344.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,449.62 : 44,745.90 = 25,631.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,449.62/44,745.90 = 25,631.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,449.62x = 44,745.90 × 25,631.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,449.62x = 1,146,911,471.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,911,471.46/32,449.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,344.37

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