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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,573.26, 44,902.10 and 25,487.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,573.26, 44,902.10 and 25,487.38 is: 35,134.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,573.26 : 44,902.10 = 25,487.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,573.26/44,902.10 = 25,487.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,573.26x = 44,902.10 × 25,487.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,573.26x = 1,144,436,885.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,436,885.50/32,573.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,134.24

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