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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,343.41, 44,623.23 and 26,364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,343.41, 44,623.23 and 26,364.80 is: 36,374.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,343.41 : 44,623.23 = 26,364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,343.41/44,623.23 = 26,364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,343.41x = 44,623.23 × 26,364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,343.41x = 1,176,482,534.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,482,534.30/32,343.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,374.72

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