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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.89, 44,132.47 and 26,320.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.89, 44,132.47 and 26,320.69 is: 36,292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.89 : 44,132.47 = 26,320.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.89/44,132.47 = 26,320.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.89x = 44,132.47 × 26,320.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.89x = 1,161,597,061.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,597,061.80/32,006.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,292.09

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