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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,149.70, 44,378.24 and 26,170.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,149.70, 44,378.24 and 26,170.99 is: 36,125.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,149.70 : 44,378.24 = 26,170.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,149.70/44,378.24 = 26,170.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,149.70x = 44,378.24 × 26,170.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,149.70x = 1,161,422,556.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,422,556.69/32,149.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,125.45

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