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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,599.83, 44,984.66 and 25,901.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,599.83, 44,984.66 and 25,901.67 is: 35,741.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,599.83 : 44,984.66 = 25,901.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,599.83/44,984.66 = 25,901.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,599.83x = 44,984.66 × 25,901.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,599.83x = 1,165,177,688.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,177,688.87/32,599.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,741.83

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