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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,348.42, 44,630.12 and 26,369.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,348.42, 44,630.12 and 26,369.80 is: 36,381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,348.42 : 44,630.12 = 26,369.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,348.42/44,630.12 = 26,369.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,348.42x = 44,630.12 × 26,369.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,348.42x = 1,176,887,338.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,887,338.38/32,348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,381.60

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