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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,586.70, 44,989.96 and 25,017.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,586.70, 44,989.96 and 25,017.96 is: 34,540.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,586.70 : 44,989.96 = 25,017.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,586.70/44,989.96 = 25,017.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,586.70x = 44,989.96 × 25,017.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,586.70x = 1,125,556,669.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,556,669.64/32,586.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,540.38

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