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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,787.52, 45,262.19 and 25,627.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,787.52, 45,262.19 and 25,627.86 is: 35,378.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,787.52 : 45,262.19 = 25,627.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,787.52/45,262.19 = 25,627.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,787.52x = 45,262.19 × 25,627.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,787.52x = 1,159,973,132.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,973,132.68/32,787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,378.50

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