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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,917.51, 45,442.36 and 25,734.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,917.51, 45,442.36 and 25,734.75 is: 35,526.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,917.51 : 45,442.36 = 25,734.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,917.51/45,442.36 = 25,734.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,917.51x = 45,442.36 × 25,734.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,917.51x = 1,169,447,871.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,447,871.74/32,917.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,526.62

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