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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,592.33, 44,974.31 and 25,894.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,592.33, 44,974.31 and 25,894.17 is: 35,731.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,592.33 : 44,974.31 = 25,894.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,592.33/44,974.31 = 25,894.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,592.33x = 44,974.31 × 25,894.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,592.33x = 1,164,572,299.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,572,299.30/32,592.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,731.48

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