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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,362.84, 44,646.28 and 26,419.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,362.84, 44,646.28 and 26,419.06 is: 36,446.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,362.84 : 44,646.28 = 26,419.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,362.84/44,646.28 = 26,419.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,362.84x = 44,646.28 × 26,419.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,362.84x = 1,179,512,750.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,512,750.10/32,362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,446.52

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