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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,190, 48,292.89 and 26,006.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,190, 48,292.89 and 26,006.04 is: 39,015.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,190 : 48,292.89 = 26,006.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,190/48,292.89 = 26,006.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,190x = 48,292.89 × 26,006.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,190x = 1,255,906,829.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,906,829.06/32,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,015.43

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