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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,672.66, 45,066.78 and 25,947.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,672.66, 45,066.78 and 25,947.63 is: 35,790.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,672.66 : 45,066.78 = 25,947.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,672.66/45,066.78 = 25,947.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,672.66x = 45,066.78 × 25,947.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,672.66x = 1,169,376,132.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,376,132.73/32,672.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,790.67

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