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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,362.66, 44,649.79 and 26,384.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,362.66, 44,649.79 and 26,384.05 is: 36,401.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,362.66 : 44,649.79 = 26,384.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,362.66/44,649.79 = 26,384.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,362.66x = 44,649.79 × 26,384.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,362.66x = 1,178,042,291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,042,291.85/32,362.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,401.28

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