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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,583.61, 44,966.87 and 25,497.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,583.61, 44,966.87 and 25,497.73 is: 35,188.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,583.61 : 44,966.87 = 25,497.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,583.61/44,966.87 = 25,497.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,583.61x = 44,966.87 × 25,497.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,583.61x = 1,146,553,110.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,553,110.21/32,583.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,188.03

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