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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,413.52, 48,541.90 and 26,825.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,413.52, 48,541.90 and 26,825.73 is: 40,173.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,413.52 : 48,541.90 = 26,825.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,413.52/48,541.90 = 26,825.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,413.52x = 48,541.90 × 26,825.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,413.52x = 1,302,171,903.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,171,903.09/32,413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,173.73

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