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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,622.52, 45,109.71 and 25,896.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,622.52, 45,109.71 and 25,896.49 is: 35,809.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,622.52 : 45,109.71 = 25,896.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,622.52/45,109.71 = 25,896.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,622.52x = 45,109.71 × 25,896.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,622.52x = 1,168,183,153.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,183,153.92/32,622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,809.10

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