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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,635.12, 44,992.84 and 25,942.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,635.12, 44,992.84 and 25,942.96 is: 35,766.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,635.12 : 44,992.84 = 25,942.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,635.12/44,992.84 = 25,942.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,635.12x = 44,992.84 × 25,942.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,635.12x = 1,167,247,448.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,247,448.41/32,635.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,766.61

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