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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,563.98, 44,916.92 and 25,838.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,563.98, 44,916.92 and 25,838.94 is: 35,640.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,563.98 : 44,916.92 = 25,838.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,563.98/44,916.92 = 25,838.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,563.98x = 44,916.92 × 25,838.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,563.98x = 1,160,605,600.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,605,600.86/32,563.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,640.78

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