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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.70, 49,401.45 and 25,614.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.70, 49,401.45 and 25,614.30 is: 38,348.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.70 : 49,401.45 = 25,614.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.70/49,401.45 = 25,614.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.70x = 49,401.45 × 25,614.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.70x = 1,265,383,560.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,383,560.74/32,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,348.79

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