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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,348.80, 44,601.60 and 26,358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,348.80, 44,601.60 and 26,358.40 is: 36,342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,348.80 : 44,601.60 = 26,358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,348.80/44,601.60 = 26,358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,348.80x = 44,601.60 × 26,358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,348.80x = 1,175,626,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,626,813.44/32,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,342.21

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