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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,215.84, 48,333.44 and 26,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,215.84, 48,333.44 and 26,644 is: 39,974.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,215.84 : 48,333.44 = 26,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,215.84/48,333.44 = 26,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,215.84x = 48,333.44 × 26,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,215.84x = 1,287,796,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,796,175.36/32,215.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,974.01

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