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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,552.98, 48,695.78 and 25,991.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,552.98, 48,695.78 and 25,991.98 is: 38,881.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,552.98 : 48,695.78 = 25,991.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,552.98/48,695.78 = 25,991.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,552.98x = 48,695.78 × 25,991.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,552.98x = 1,265,699,496.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,699,496.37/32,552.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,881.22

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