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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,958, 45,488.36 and 25,773.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,958, 45,488.36 and 25,773.68 is: 35,572.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,958 : 45,488.36 = 25,773.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,958/45,488.36 = 25,773.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,958x = 45,488.36 × 25,773.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,958x = 1,172,402,434.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,402,434.36/32,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,572.62

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