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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,853.68, 45,284.82 and 25,671.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,853.68, 45,284.82 and 25,671.04 is: 35,384.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,853.68 : 45,284.82 = 25,671.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,853.68/45,284.82 = 25,671.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,853.68x = 45,284.82 × 25,671.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,853.68x = 1,162,508,425.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,508,425.61/32,853.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,384.42

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