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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,011.84, 47,993.28 and 26,447.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,011.84, 47,993.28 and 26,447.68 is: 39,651.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,011.84 : 47,993.28 = 26,447.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,011.84/47,993.28 = 26,447.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,011.84x = 47,993.28 × 26,447.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,011.84x = 1,269,310,911.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,310,911.59/32,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,651.30

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