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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,390.90, 44,720.08 and 26,436.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,390.90, 44,720.08 and 26,436.78 is: 36,499.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,390.90 : 44,720.08 = 26,436.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,390.90/44,720.08 = 26,436.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,390.90x = 44,720.08 × 26,436.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,390.90x = 1,182,254,916.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,254,916.54/32,390.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,499.60

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