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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,585.11, 44,968.94 and 25,499.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,585.11, 44,968.94 and 25,499.23 is: 35,190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,585.11 : 44,968.94 = 25,499.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,585.11/44,968.94 = 25,499.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,585.11x = 44,968.94 × 25,499.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,585.11x = 1,146,673,343.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,673,343.92/32,585.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,190.10

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