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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,305.36, 44,606.28 and 26,045.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,305.36, 44,606.28 and 26,045.68 is: 35,963.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,305.36 : 44,606.28 = 26,045.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,305.36/44,606.28 = 26,045.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,305.36x = 44,606.28 × 26,045.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,305.36x = 1,161,800,894.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,800,894.87/32,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,963.10

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