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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,386.91, 44,714.57 and 26,432.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,386.91, 44,714.57 and 26,432.78 is: 36,494.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,386.91 : 44,714.57 = 26,432.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,386.91/44,714.57 = 26,432.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,386.91x = 44,714.57 × 26,432.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,386.91x = 1,181,930,035.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,930,035.87/32,386.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,494.07

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