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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,845.29, 45,273.25 and 25,662.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,845.29, 45,273.25 and 25,662.67 is: 35,372.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,845.29 : 45,273.25 = 25,662.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,845.29/45,273.25 = 25,662.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,845.29x = 45,273.25 × 25,662.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,845.29x = 1,161,832,699.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,832,699.72/32,845.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,372.89

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