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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,062.08, 48,027.81 and 26,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,062.08, 48,027.81 and 26,160 is: 39,186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,062.08 : 48,027.81 = 26,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,062.08/48,027.81 = 26,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,062.08x = 48,027.81 × 26,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,062.08x = 1,256,407,509.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,407,509.60/32,062.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,186.71

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