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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.89, 44,133.85 and 26,321.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.89, 44,133.85 and 26,321.69 is: 36,293.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.89 : 44,133.85 = 26,321.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.89/44,133.85 = 26,321.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.89x = 44,133.85 × 26,321.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.89x = 1,161,677,518.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,677,518.21/32,007.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,293.47

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