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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,256.09, 48,383.87 and 26,326.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,256.09, 48,383.87 and 26,326.62 is: 39,489.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,256.09 : 48,383.87 = 26,326.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,256.09/48,383.87 = 26,326.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,256.09x = 48,383.87 × 26,326.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,256.09x = 1,273,783,627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,783,627.99/32,256.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,489.71

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