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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,234.04, 44,503.62 and 26,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,234.04, 44,503.62 and 26,280 is: 36,283.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,234.04 : 44,503.62 = 26,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,234.04/44,503.62 = 26,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,234.04x = 44,503.62 × 26,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,234.04x = 1,169,555,133.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,555,133.60/32,234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,283.23

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