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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,044.98, 44,225.84 and 26,657.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,044.98, 44,225.84 and 26,657.91 is: 36,791.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,044.98 : 44,225.84 = 26,657.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,044.98/44,225.84 = 26,657.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,044.98x = 44,225.84 × 26,657.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,044.98x = 1,178,968,462.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,968,462.39/32,044.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,791.05

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