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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,888.84, 45,372.05 and 25,835.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,888.84, 45,372.05 and 25,835.76 is: 35,641.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,888.84 : 45,372.05 = 25,835.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,888.84/45,372.05 = 25,835.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,888.84x = 45,372.05 × 25,835.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,888.84x = 1,172,221,362.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,221,362.21/32,888.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,641.92

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