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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,683.51, 45,126.39 and 25,521.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,683.51, 45,126.39 and 25,521.49 is: 35,237.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,683.51 : 45,126.39 = 25,521.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,683.51/45,126.39 = 25,521.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,683.51x = 45,126.39 × 25,521.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,683.51x = 1,151,692,711.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,692,711.12/32,683.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,237.73

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