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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,562.97, 44,915.55 and 25,837.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,562.97, 44,915.55 and 25,837.93 is: 35,639.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,562.97 : 44,915.55 = 25,837.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,562.97/44,915.55 = 25,837.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,562.97x = 44,915.55 × 25,837.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,562.97x = 1,160,524,836.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,524,836.81/32,562.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,639.40

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