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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,571.72, 44,942.04 and 25,026.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,571.72, 44,942.04 and 25,026.30 is: 34,530.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,571.72 : 44,942.04 = 25,026.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,571.72/44,942.04 = 25,026.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,571.72x = 44,942.04 × 25,026.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,571.72x = 1,124,732,975.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,732,975.65/32,571.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,530.97

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