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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,057.58, 48,021.06 and 26,155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,057.58, 48,021.06 and 26,155.50 is: 39,179.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,057.58 : 48,021.06 = 26,155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,057.58/48,021.06 = 26,155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,057.58x = 48,021.06 × 26,155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,057.58x = 1,256,014,834.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,014,834.83/32,057.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,179.96

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