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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,406.08, 44,741.03 and 26,451.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,406.08, 44,741.03 and 26,451.90 is: 36,520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,406.08 : 44,741.03 = 26,451.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,406.08/44,741.03 = 26,451.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,406.08x = 44,741.03 × 26,451.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,406.08x = 1,183,485,119.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,485,119.20/32,406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,520.47

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