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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,526.43, 44,873.19 and 25,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,526.43, 44,873.19 and 25,785 is: 35,572.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,526.43 : 44,873.19 = 25,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,526.43/44,873.19 = 25,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,526.43x = 44,873.19 × 25,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,526.43x = 1,157,055,204.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,055,204.15/32,526.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,572.77

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