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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,577.94, 44,936.22 and 25,852.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,577.94, 44,936.22 and 25,852.96 is: 35,660.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,577.94 : 44,936.22 = 25,852.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,577.94/44,936.22 = 25,852.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,577.94x = 44,936.22 × 25,852.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,577.94x = 1,161,734,298.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,734,298.21/32,577.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,660.15

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