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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,022.81, 44,150.40 and 26,259.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,022.81, 44,150.40 and 26,259.04 is: 36,203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,022.81 : 44,150.40 = 26,259.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,022.81/44,150.40 = 26,259.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,022.81x = 44,150.40 × 26,259.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,022.81x = 1,159,346,988.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,346,988.32/32,022.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,203.79

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