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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,554.08, 44,921.52 and 25,855.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,554.08, 44,921.52 and 25,855.92 is: 35,678.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,554.08 : 44,921.52 = 25,855.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,554.08/44,921.52 = 25,855.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,554.08x = 44,921.52 × 25,855.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,554.08x = 1,161,487,227.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,487,227.40/32,554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,678.70

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