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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,899.80, 45,348.39 and 25,717.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,899.80, 45,348.39 and 25,717.02 is: 35,447.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,899.80 : 45,348.39 = 25,717.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,899.80/45,348.39 = 25,717.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,899.80x = 45,348.39 × 25,717.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,899.80x = 1,166,225,452.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,225,452.60/32,899.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,447.80

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