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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,716.96, 45,063.36 and 25,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,716.96, 45,063.36 and 25,148.80 is: 34,639.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,716.96 : 45,063.36 = 25,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,716.96/45,063.36 = 25,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,716.96x = 45,063.36 × 25,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,716.96x = 1,133,289,427.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,289,427.97/32,716.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,639.20

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