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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,049.88, 48,022.98 and 26,209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,049.88, 48,022.98 and 26,209.24 is: 39,271.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,049.88 : 48,022.98 = 26,209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,049.88/48,022.98 = 26,209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,049.88x = 48,022.98 × 26,209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,049.88x = 1,258,645,808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,645,808.34/32,049.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,271.47

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