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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,396.52, 44,566.68 and 26,415.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,396.52, 44,566.68 and 26,415.12 is: 36,338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,396.52 : 44,566.68 = 26,415.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,396.52/44,566.68 = 26,415.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,396.52x = 44,566.68 × 26,415.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,396.52x = 1,177,234,200.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,234,200.20/32,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,338.29

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