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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,821.81, 45,308.73 and 25,537.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,821.81, 45,308.73 and 25,537.39 is: 35,252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,821.81 : 45,308.73 = 25,537.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,821.81/45,308.73 = 25,537.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,821.81x = 45,308.73 × 25,537.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,821.81x = 1,157,066,708.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,066,708.41/32,821.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,252.98

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