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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,408.70, 44,744.66 and 26,454.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,408.70, 44,744.66 and 26,454.53 is: 36,524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,408.70 : 44,744.66 = 26,454.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,408.70/44,744.66 = 26,454.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,408.70x = 44,744.66 × 26,454.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,408.70x = 1,183,698,594.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,698,594.31/32,408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,524.10

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