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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,322.16, 44,593.86 and 26,343.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,322.16, 44,593.86 and 26,343.55 is: 36,345.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,322.16 : 44,593.86 = 26,343.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,322.16/44,593.86 = 26,343.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,322.16x = 44,593.86 × 26,343.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,322.16x = 1,174,760,580.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,760,580.60/32,322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,345.36

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