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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,363.66, 44,651.17 and 26,385.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,363.66, 44,651.17 and 26,385.05 is: 36,402.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,363.66 : 44,651.17 = 26,385.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,363.66/44,651.17 = 26,385.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,363.66x = 44,651.17 × 26,385.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,363.66x = 1,178,123,353.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,123,353.01/32,363.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,402.66

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