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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,582.61, 44,965.49 and 25,496.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,582.61, 44,965.49 and 25,496.73 is: 35,186.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,582.61 : 44,965.49 = 25,496.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,582.61/44,965.49 = 25,496.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,582.61x = 44,965.49 × 25,496.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,582.61x = 1,146,472,830.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,472,830.36/32,582.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,186.65

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