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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,628.03, 45,117.30 and 25,902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,628.03, 45,117.30 and 25,902 is: 35,816.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,628.03 : 45,117.30 = 25,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,628.03/45,117.30 = 25,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,628.03x = 45,117.30 × 25,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,628.03x = 1,168,628,304.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,628,304.60/32,628.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,816.70

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