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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,666.67, 45,058.50 and 25,941.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,666.67, 45,058.50 and 25,941.63 is: 35,782.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,666.67 : 45,058.50 = 25,941.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,666.67/45,058.50 = 25,941.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,666.67x = 45,058.50 × 25,941.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,666.67x = 1,168,890,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,890,935.36/32,666.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,782.37

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