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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.20, 44,138.52 and 26,250.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.20, 44,138.52 and 26,250.42 is: 36,191.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.20 : 44,138.52 = 26,250.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.20/44,138.52 = 26,250.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.20x = 44,138.52 × 26,250.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.20x = 1,158,654,481.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,654,481.28/32,014.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,191.90

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