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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,209.64, 48,315.98 and 26,576.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,209.64, 48,315.98 and 26,576.87 is: 39,866.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,209.64 : 48,315.98 = 26,576.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,209.64/48,315.98 = 26,576.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,209.64x = 48,315.98 × 26,576.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,209.64x = 1,284,087,144.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,087,144.92/32,209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,866.55

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