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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,805.05, 45,292.76 and 25,238.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,805.05, 45,292.76 and 25,238.03 is: 34,845.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,805.05 : 45,292.76 = 25,238.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,805.05/45,292.76 = 25,238.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,805.05x = 45,292.76 × 25,238.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,805.05x = 1,143,100,035.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,100,035.66/32,805.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,845.25

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