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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,070.58, 44,261.13 and 26,683.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,070.58, 44,261.13 and 26,683.49 is: 36,826.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,070.58 : 44,261.13 = 26,683.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,070.58/44,261.13 = 26,683.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,070.58x = 44,261.13 × 26,683.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,070.58x = 1,181,041,630.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,041,630.46/32,070.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,826.32

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