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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,044.08, 48,000.84 and 26,142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,044.08, 48,000.84 and 26,142 is: 39,159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,044.08 : 48,000.84 = 26,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,044.08/48,000.84 = 26,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,044.08x = 48,000.84 × 26,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,044.08x = 1,254,837,959.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,837,959.28/32,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,159.74

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