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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,982.80, 45,479.64 and 25,412.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,982.80, 45,479.64 and 25,412.24 is: 35,040.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,982.80 : 45,479.64 = 25,412.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,982.80/45,479.64 = 25,412.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,982.80x = 45,479.64 × 25,412.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,982.80x = 1,155,739,526.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,739,526.79/32,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,040.67

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