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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,243.44, 44,473.56 and 26,275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,243.44, 44,473.56 and 26,275.12 is: 36,241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,243.44 : 44,473.56 = 26,275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,243.44/44,473.56 = 26,275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,243.44x = 44,473.56 × 26,275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,243.44x = 1,168,548,125.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,548,125.83/32,243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,241.42

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