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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,612.34, 45,095.62 and 25,886.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,612.34, 45,095.62 and 25,886.29 is: 35,794.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,612.34 : 45,095.62 = 25,886.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,612.34/45,095.62 = 25,886.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,612.34x = 45,095.62 × 25,886.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,612.34x = 1,167,357,942.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,357,942.14/32,612.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,794.98

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