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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,412.83, 44,750.34 and 26,458.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,412.83, 44,750.34 and 26,458.65 is: 36,529.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,412.83 : 44,750.34 = 26,458.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,412.83/44,750.34 = 26,458.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,412.83x = 44,750.34 × 26,458.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,412.83x = 1,184,033,583.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,033,583.44/32,412.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,529.79

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