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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,180.94, 44,441.80 and 26,534.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,180.94, 44,441.80 and 26,534.84 is: 36,644.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,180.94 : 44,441.80 = 26,534.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,180.94/44,441.80 = 26,534.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,180.94x = 44,441.80 × 26,534.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,180.94x = 1,179,255,763.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,255,763.77/32,180.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,644.54

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