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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,241.44, 44,470.80 and 26,273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,241.44, 44,470.80 and 26,273.12 is: 36,238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,241.44 : 44,470.80 = 26,273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,241.44/44,470.80 = 26,273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,241.44x = 44,470.80 × 26,273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,241.44x = 1,168,386,664.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,386,664.90/32,241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,238.66

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