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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,346.91, 44,628.06 and 26,368.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,346.91, 44,628.06 and 26,368.30 is: 36,379.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,346.91 : 44,628.06 = 26,368.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,346.91/44,628.06 = 26,368.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,346.91x = 44,628.06 × 26,368.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,346.91x = 1,176,766,074.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,766,074.50/32,346.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,379.55

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