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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,071.86, 44,230.41 and 26,712.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,071.86, 44,230.41 and 26,712.09 is: 36,838.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,071.86 : 44,230.41 = 26,712.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,071.86/44,230.41 = 26,712.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,071.86x = 44,230.41 × 26,712.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,071.86x = 1,181,486,692.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,486,692.66/32,071.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,838.73

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