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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,691.52, 45,137.44 and 25,529.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,691.52, 45,137.44 and 25,529.50 is: 35,248.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,691.52 : 45,137.44 = 25,529.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,691.52/45,137.44 = 25,529.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,691.52x = 45,137.44 × 25,529.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,691.52x = 1,152,336,274.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,336,274.48/32,691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,248.78

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