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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,811.97, 45,302.31 and 25,244.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,811.97, 45,302.31 and 25,244.95 is: 34,854.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,811.97 : 45,302.31 = 25,244.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,811.97/45,302.31 = 25,244.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,811.97x = 45,302.31 × 25,244.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,811.97x = 1,143,654,550.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,654,550.83/32,811.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,854.80

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