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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,265.76, 44,547.44 and 26,311.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,265.76, 44,547.44 and 26,311.72 is: 36,327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,265.76 : 44,547.44 = 26,311.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,265.76/44,547.44 = 26,311.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,265.76x = 44,547.44 × 26,311.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,265.76x = 1,172,119,768.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,119,768.00/32,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,327.05

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