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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,040.92, 44,220.20 and 26,653.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,040.92, 44,220.20 and 26,653.84 is: 36,785.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,040.92 : 44,220.20 = 26,653.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,040.92/44,220.20 = 26,653.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,040.92x = 44,220.20 × 26,653.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,040.92x = 1,178,638,135.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,638,135.57/32,040.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,785.40

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