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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,210.14, 48,316.73 and 26,577.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,210.14, 48,316.73 and 26,577.36 is: 39,867.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,210.14 : 48,316.73 = 26,577.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,210.14/48,316.73 = 26,577.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,210.14x = 48,316.73 × 26,577.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,210.14x = 1,284,131,127.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,131,127.23/32,210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,867.29

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