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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,518.43, 44,862.15 and 25,777

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,518.43, 44,862.15 and 25,777 is: 35,561.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,518.43 : 44,862.15 = 25,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,518.43/44,862.15 = 25,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,518.43x = 44,862.15 × 25,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,518.43x = 1,156,411,640.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,411,640.55/32,518.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,561.73

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