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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,626.59, 45,046.36 and 25,059.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,626.59, 45,046.36 and 25,059.39 is: 34,598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,626.59 : 45,046.36 = 25,059.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,626.59/45,046.36 = 25,059.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,626.59x = 45,046.36 × 25,059.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,626.59x = 1,128,834,303.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,834,303.32/32,626.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,598.60

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