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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,584.11, 44,967.56 and 25,498.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,584.11, 44,967.56 and 25,498.23 is: 35,188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,584.11 : 44,967.56 = 25,498.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,584.11/44,967.56 = 25,498.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,584.11x = 44,967.56 × 25,498.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,584.11x = 1,146,593,059.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,593,059.93/32,584.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,188.72

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