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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,539.91, 44,877.79 and 25,814.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,539.91, 44,877.79 and 25,814.88 is: 35,602.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,539.91 : 44,877.79 = 25,814.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,539.91/44,877.79 = 25,814.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,539.91x = 44,877.79 × 25,814.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,539.91x = 1,158,514,763.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,514,763.52/32,539.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,602.89

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