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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,664.60, 45,087.30 and 25,962.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,664.60, 45,087.30 and 25,962.12 is: 35,835.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,664.60 : 45,087.30 = 25,962.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,664.60/45,087.30 = 25,962.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,664.60x = 45,087.30 × 25,962.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,664.60x = 1,170,561,893.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,561,893.08/32,664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,835.79

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