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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,846.29, 45,274.63 and 25,663.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,846.29, 45,274.63 and 25,663.67 is: 35,374.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,846.29 : 45,274.63 = 25,663.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,846.29/45,274.63 = 25,663.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,846.29x = 45,274.63 × 25,663.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,846.29x = 1,161,913,163.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,913,163.69/32,846.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,374.26

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