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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,672.60, 45,098.34 and 25,970.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,672.60, 45,098.34 and 25,970.12 is: 35,846.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,672.60 : 45,098.34 = 25,970.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,672.60/45,098.34 = 25,970.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,672.60x = 45,098.34 × 25,970.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,672.60x = 1,171,209,301.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,209,301.60/32,672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,846.84

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