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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,671.60, 45,096.96 and 25,969.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,671.60, 45,096.96 and 25,969.12 is: 35,845.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,671.60 : 45,096.96 = 25,969.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,671.60/45,096.96 = 25,969.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,671.60x = 45,096.96 × 25,969.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,671.60x = 1,171,128,365.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,128,365.88/32,671.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,845.45

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