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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,038.93, 44,217.45 and 26,651.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,038.93, 44,217.45 and 26,651.84 is: 36,782.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,038.93 : 44,217.45 = 26,651.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,038.93/44,217.45 = 26,651.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,038.93x = 44,217.45 × 26,651.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,038.93x = 1,178,476,402.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,476,402.61/32,038.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,782.64

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