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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,875.77, 45,315.25 and 25,693.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,875.77, 45,315.25 and 25,693.00 is: 35,414.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,875.77 : 45,315.25 = 25,693.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,875.77/45,315.25 = 25,693.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,875.77x = 45,315.25 × 25,693.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,875.77x = 1,164,284,540.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,284,540.73/32,875.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,414.67

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