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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,050.38, 48,023.73 and 26,209.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,050.38, 48,023.73 and 26,209.74 is: 39,272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,050.38 : 48,023.73 = 26,209.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,050.38/48,023.73 = 26,209.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,050.38x = 48,023.73 × 26,209.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,050.38x = 1,258,689,477.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,689,477.13/32,050.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,272.22

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