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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.90, 45,012.78 and 25,474.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.90, 45,012.78 and 25,474.74 is: 35,117.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.90 : 45,012.78 = 25,474.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.90/45,012.78 = 25,474.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.90x = 45,012.78 × 25,474.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.90x = 1,146,688,867.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,688,867.18/32,652.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,117.52

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