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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,688.66, 45,055.53 and 25,029.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,688.66, 45,055.53 and 25,029.30 is: 34,498.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,688.66 : 45,055.53 = 25,029.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,688.66/45,055.53 = 25,029.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,688.66x = 45,055.53 × 25,029.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,688.66x = 1,127,708,377.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,708,377.03/32,688.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,498.46

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