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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,052.58, 48,013.59 and 26,150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,052.58, 48,013.59 and 26,150.50 is: 39,172.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,052.58 : 48,013.59 = 26,150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,052.58/48,013.59 = 26,150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,052.58x = 48,013.59 × 26,150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,052.58x = 1,255,579,385.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,579,385.30/32,052.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,172.49

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