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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,097.96, 44,202.78 and 26,457.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,097.96, 44,202.78 and 26,457.12 is: 36,434.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,097.96 : 44,202.78 = 26,457.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,097.96/44,202.78 = 26,457.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,097.96x = 44,202.78 × 26,457.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,097.96x = 1,169,478,254.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,478,254.79/32,097.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,434.66

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