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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,277.52, 48,388.08 and 26,026.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,277.52, 48,388.08 and 26,026.48 is: 39,016.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,277.52 : 48,388.08 = 26,026.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,277.52/48,388.08 = 26,026.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,277.52x = 48,388.08 × 26,026.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,277.52x = 1,259,371,396.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,371,396.36/32,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,016.98

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