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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,745.15, 45,205.34 and 25,461.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,745.15, 45,205.34 and 25,461.09 is: 35,149.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,745.15 : 45,205.34 = 25,461.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,745.15/45,205.34 = 25,461.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,745.15x = 45,205.34 × 25,461.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,745.15x = 1,150,977,102.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,977,102.92/32,745.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,149.54

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