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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,561.97, 44,914.17 and 25,836.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,561.97, 44,914.17 and 25,836.93 is: 35,638.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,561.97 : 44,914.17 = 25,836.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,561.97/44,914.17 = 25,836.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,561.97x = 44,914.17 × 25,836.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,561.97x = 1,160,444,266.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,444,266.30/32,561.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,638.02

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