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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,037.93, 44,216.07 and 26,650.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,037.93, 44,216.07 and 26,650.84 is: 36,781.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,037.93 : 44,216.07 = 26,650.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,037.93/44,216.07 = 26,650.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,037.93x = 44,216.07 × 26,650.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,037.93x = 1,178,395,229.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,395,229.83/32,037.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,781.26

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