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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,054.88, 48,030.48 and 26,214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,054.88, 48,030.48 and 26,214.24 is: 39,278.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,054.88 : 48,030.48 = 26,214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,054.88/48,030.48 = 26,214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,054.88x = 48,030.48 × 26,214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,054.88x = 1,259,082,530.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,082,530.04/32,054.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,278.97

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