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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,196.74, 44,474.20 and 26,836.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,196.74, 44,474.20 and 26,836.77 is: 37,070.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,196.74 : 44,474.20 = 26,836.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,196.74/44,474.20 = 26,836.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,196.74x = 44,474.20 × 26,836.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,196.74x = 1,193,543,876.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,543,876.33/32,196.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,070.33

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