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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.52, 48,385.08 and 26,024.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.52, 48,385.08 and 26,024.48 is: 39,013.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.52 : 48,385.08 = 26,024.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.52/48,385.08 = 26,024.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.52x = 48,385.08 × 26,024.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.52x = 1,259,196,546.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,196,546.76/32,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,013.98

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