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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,979.61, 45,517.71 and 25,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,979.61, 45,517.71 and 25,008.40 is: 34,516.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,979.61 : 45,517.71 = 25,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,979.61/45,517.71 = 25,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,979.61x = 45,517.71 × 25,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,979.61x = 1,138,325,098.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,325,098.76/32,979.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,516.03

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