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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,408.58, 44,744.48 and 26,454.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,408.58, 44,744.48 and 26,454.40 is: 36,523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,408.58 : 44,744.48 = 26,454.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,408.58/44,744.48 = 26,454.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,408.58x = 44,744.48 × 26,454.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,408.58x = 1,183,688,371.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,688,371.71/32,408.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,523.92

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