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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,410.52, 44,715.60 and 26,431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,410.52, 44,715.60 and 26,431.80 is: 36,466.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,410.52 : 44,715.60 = 26,431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,410.52/44,715.60 = 26,431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,410.52x = 44,715.60 × 26,431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,410.52x = 1,181,913,796.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,913,796.08/32,410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,466.98

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