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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,897.29, 45,344.94 and 25,714.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,897.29, 45,344.94 and 25,714.51 is: 35,444.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,897.29 : 45,344.94 = 25,714.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,897.29/45,344.94 = 25,714.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,897.29x = 45,344.94 × 25,714.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,897.29x = 1,166,023,030.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,023,030.67/32,897.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,444.35

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