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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,707.83, 45,143.96 and 25,071.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,707.83, 45,143.96 and 25,071.55 is: 34,604.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,707.83 : 45,143.96 = 25,071.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,707.83/45,143.96 = 25,071.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,707.83x = 45,143.96 × 25,071.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,707.83x = 1,131,829,050.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,829,050.34/32,707.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,604.22

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