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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,546.30, 48,855.90 and 25,183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,546.30, 48,855.90 and 25,183.40 is: 37,803.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,546.30 : 48,855.90 = 25,183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,546.30/48,855.90 = 25,183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,546.30x = 48,855.90 × 25,183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,546.30x = 1,230,357,672.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,357,672.06/32,546.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,803.30

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