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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,043.98, 44,224.46 and 26,656.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,043.98, 44,224.46 and 26,656.91 is: 36,789.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,043.98 : 44,224.46 = 26,656.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,043.98/44,224.46 = 26,656.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,043.98x = 44,224.46 × 26,656.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,043.98x = 1,178,887,095.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,887,095.61/32,043.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,789.66

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