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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,738.26, 45,195.88 and 25,454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,738.26, 45,195.88 and 25,454.20 is: 35,140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,738.26 : 45,195.88 = 25,454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,738.26/45,195.88 = 25,454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,738.26x = 45,195.88 × 25,454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,738.26x = 1,150,424,968.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,424,968.70/32,738.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,140.08

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