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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,591.08, 44,926.58 and 25,505.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,591.08, 44,926.58 and 25,505.16 is: 35,158.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,591.08 : 44,926.58 = 25,505.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,591.08/44,926.58 = 25,505.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,591.08x = 44,926.58 × 25,505.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,591.08x = 1,145,859,611.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,859,611.15/32,591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,158.69

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