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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,701.36, 45,113.88 and 25,599.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,701.36, 45,113.88 and 25,599.28 is: 35,316.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,701.36 : 45,113.88 = 25,599.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,701.36/45,113.88 = 25,599.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,701.36x = 45,113.88 × 25,599.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,701.36x = 1,154,882,846.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,882,846.01/32,701.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,316.05

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