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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,991.28, 45,532.92 and 25,970.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,991.28, 45,532.92 and 25,970.56 is: 35,843.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,991.28 : 45,532.92 = 25,970.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,991.28/45,532.92 = 25,970.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,991.28x = 45,532.92 × 25,970.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,991.28x = 1,182,515,430.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,515,430.84/32,991.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,843.27

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