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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,151.69, 44,380.98 and 26,172.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,151.69, 44,380.98 and 26,172.98 is: 36,128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,151.69 : 44,380.98 = 26,172.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,151.69/44,380.98 = 26,172.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,151.69x = 44,380.98 × 26,172.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,151.69x = 1,161,582,501.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,582,501.92/32,151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,128.19

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