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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,649.87, 45,008.64 and 25,471.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,649.87, 45,008.64 and 25,471.71 is: 35,113.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,649.87 : 45,008.64 = 25,471.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,649.87/45,008.64 = 25,471.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,649.87x = 45,008.64 × 25,471.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,649.87x = 1,146,447,025.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,447,025.57/32,649.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,113.37

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