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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,804.05, 45,291.38 and 25,237.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,804.05, 45,291.38 and 25,237.03 is: 34,843.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,804.05 : 45,291.38 = 25,237.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,804.05/45,291.38 = 25,237.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,804.05x = 45,291.38 × 25,237.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,804.05x = 1,143,019,915.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,019,915.80/32,804.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,843.87

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