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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,049.38, 48,022.23 and 26,208.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,049.38, 48,022.23 and 26,208.74 is: 39,270.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,049.38 : 48,022.23 = 26,208.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,049.38/48,022.23 = 26,208.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,049.38x = 48,022.23 × 26,208.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,049.38x = 1,258,602,140.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,602,140.29/32,049.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,270.72

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