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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,060.34, 48,309.35 and 26,344.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,060.34, 48,309.35 and 26,344.98 is: 39,697.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,060.34 : 48,309.35 = 26,344.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,060.34/48,309.35 = 26,344.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,060.34x = 48,309.35 × 26,344.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,060.34x = 1,272,708,727.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,708,727.84/32,060.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,697.29

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