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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,408.76, 44,744.74 and 26,454.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,408.76, 44,744.74 and 26,454.59 is: 36,524.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,408.76 : 44,744.74 = 26,454.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,408.76/44,744.74 = 26,454.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,408.76x = 44,744.74 × 26,454.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,408.76x = 1,183,703,507.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,703,507.22/32,408.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,524.18

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