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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,175.24, 44,422.52 and 26,221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,175.24, 44,422.52 and 26,221.12 is: 36,202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,175.24 : 44,422.52 = 26,221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,175.24/44,422.52 = 26,221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,175.24x = 44,422.52 × 26,221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,175.24x = 1,164,808,227.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,808,227.62/32,175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,202.01

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