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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,646.51, 45,003.20 and 25,560.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,646.51, 45,003.20 and 25,560.63 is: 35,235.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,646.51 : 45,003.20 = 25,560.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,646.51/45,003.20 = 25,560.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,646.51x = 45,003.20 × 25,560.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,646.51x = 1,150,310,016.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,310,016.21/32,646.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,235.31

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