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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,831.93, 45,266.45 and 25,184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,831.93, 45,266.45 and 25,184.12 is: 34,722.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,831.93 : 45,266.45 = 25,184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,831.93/45,266.45 = 25,184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,831.93x = 45,266.45 × 25,184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,831.93x = 1,139,995,356.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,995,356.52/32,831.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,722.15

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