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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,985.36, 45,525.65 and 25,014.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,985.36, 45,525.65 and 25,014.15 is: 34,523.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,985.36 : 45,525.65 = 25,014.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,985.36/45,525.65 = 25,014.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,985.36x = 45,525.65 × 25,014.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,985.36x = 1,138,785,437.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,785,437.95/32,985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,523.97

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