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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,612.84, 45,096.31 and 25,886.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,612.84, 45,096.31 and 25,886.79 is: 35,795.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,612.84 : 45,096.31 = 25,886.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,612.84/45,096.31 = 25,886.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,612.84x = 45,096.31 × 25,886.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,612.84x = 1,167,398,351.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,398,351.83/32,612.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,795.67

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