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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,051.58, 48,012.09 and 26,149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,051.58, 48,012.09 and 26,149.50 is: 39,170.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,051.58 : 48,012.09 = 26,149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,051.58/48,012.09 = 26,149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,051.58x = 48,012.09 × 26,149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,051.58x = 1,255,492,147.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,492,147.46/32,051.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,170.99

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