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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,831.72, 49,211.10 and 25,014.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,831.72, 49,211.10 and 25,014.76 is: 37,494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,831.72 : 49,211.10 = 25,014.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,831.72/49,211.10 = 25,014.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,831.72x = 49,211.10 × 25,014.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,831.72x = 1,231,003,855.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,003,855.84/32,831.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,494.35

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