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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.66, 44,586.27 and 26,338.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.66, 44,586.27 and 26,338.05 is: 36,337.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.66 : 44,586.27 = 26,338.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.66/44,586.27 = 26,338.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.66x = 44,586.27 × 26,338.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.66x = 1,174,315,408.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,315,408.57/32,316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,337.77

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