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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,626.98, 45,046.89 and 25,059.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,626.98, 45,046.89 and 25,059.78 is: 34,599.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,626.98 : 45,046.89 = 25,059.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,626.98/45,046.89 = 25,059.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,626.98x = 45,046.89 × 25,059.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,626.98x = 1,128,865,153.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,865,153.08/32,626.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,599.13

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