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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,190.30, 48,285.45 and 26,722.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,190.30, 48,285.45 and 26,722.80 is: 40,084.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,190.30 : 48,285.45 = 26,722.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,190.30/48,285.45 = 26,722.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,190.30x = 48,285.45 × 26,722.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,190.30x = 1,290,322,423.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,322,423.26/32,190.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,084.20

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