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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.14, 44,132.82 and 26,320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.14, 44,132.82 and 26,320.94 is: 36,292.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.14 : 44,132.82 = 26,320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.14/44,132.82 = 26,320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.14x = 44,132.82 × 26,320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.14x = 1,161,617,307.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,617,307.25/32,007.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,292.44

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