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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,057.55, 44,210.66 and 26,697.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,057.55, 44,210.66 and 26,697.69 is: 36,818.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,057.55 : 44,210.66 = 26,697.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,057.55/44,210.66 = 26,697.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,057.55x = 44,210.66 × 26,697.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,057.55x = 1,180,322,361.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,322,361.89/32,057.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,818.86

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