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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,407.08, 44,742.41 and 26,452.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,407.08, 44,742.41 and 26,452.90 is: 36,521.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,407.08 : 44,742.41 = 26,452.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,407.08/44,742.41 = 26,452.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,407.08x = 44,742.41 × 26,452.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,407.08x = 1,183,566,365.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,566,365.22/32,407.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,521.85

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