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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,976.38, 45,569.50 and 25,003.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,976.38, 45,569.50 and 25,003.82 is: 34,552.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,976.38 : 45,569.50 = 25,003.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,976.38/45,569.50 = 25,003.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,976.38x = 45,569.50 × 25,003.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,976.38x = 1,139,411,285.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,411,285.13/32,976.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,552.35

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