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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,348.91, 44,630.82 and 26,370.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,348.91, 44,630.82 and 26,370.30 is: 36,382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,348.91 : 44,630.82 = 26,370.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,348.91/44,630.82 = 26,370.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,348.91x = 44,630.82 × 26,370.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,348.91x = 1,176,928,112.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,928,112.65/32,348.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,382.31

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