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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,603.58, 44,989.83 and 25,905.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,603.58, 44,989.83 and 25,905.42 is: 35,747.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,603.58 : 44,989.83 = 25,905.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,603.58/44,989.83 = 25,905.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,603.58x = 44,989.83 × 25,905.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,603.58x = 1,165,480,441.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,480,441.88/32,603.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,747.01

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