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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,003.60, 48,005.40 and 26,754.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,003.60, 48,005.40 and 26,754.80 is: 40,132.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,003.60 : 48,005.40 = 26,754.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,003.60/48,005.40 = 26,754.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,003.60x = 48,005.40 × 26,754.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,003.60x = 1,284,374,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,374,875.92/32,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,132.20

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