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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,658.51, 49,007.82 and 25,955.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,658.51, 49,007.82 and 25,955.36 is: 38,948.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,658.51 : 49,007.82 = 25,955.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,658.51/49,007.82 = 25,955.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,658.51x = 49,007.82 × 25,955.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,658.51x = 1,272,015,365.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,015,365.88/32,658.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,948.97

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