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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,872.21, 45,384.44 and 25,304.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,872.21, 45,384.44 and 25,304.31 is: 34,935.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,872.21 : 45,384.44 = 25,304.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,872.21/45,384.44 = 25,304.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,872.21x = 45,384.44 × 25,304.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,872.21x = 1,148,421,812.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,421,812.41/32,872.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,935.95

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