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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,610.70, 48,916.05 and 25,612.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,610.70, 48,916.05 and 25,612.30 is: 38,418.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,610.70 : 48,916.05 = 25,612.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,610.70/48,916.05 = 25,612.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,610.70x = 48,916.05 × 25,612.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,610.70x = 1,252,852,547.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,852,547.42/32,610.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,418.45

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