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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,585.24, 44,969.12 and 25,499.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,585.24, 44,969.12 and 25,499.36 is: 35,190.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,585.24 : 44,969.12 = 25,499.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,585.24/44,969.12 = 25,499.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,585.24x = 44,969.12 × 25,499.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,585.24x = 1,146,683,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,683,427.42/32,585.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,190.28

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