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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.08, 48,009.84 and 26,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.08, 48,009.84 and 26,148 is: 39,168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.08 : 48,009.84 = 26,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.08/48,009.84 = 26,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.08x = 48,009.84 × 26,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.08x = 1,255,361,296.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,361,296.32/32,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,168.74

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