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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,759.76, 45,159.48 and 25,673.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,759.76, 45,159.48 and 25,673.88 is: 35,391.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,759.76 : 45,159.48 = 25,673.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,759.76/45,159.48 = 25,673.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,759.76x = 45,159.48 × 25,673.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,759.76x = 1,159,419,070.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,419,070.38/32,759.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,391.56

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