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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.89, 44,737.60 and 26,387.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.89, 44,737.60 and 26,387.89 is: 36,401.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.89 : 44,737.60 = 26,387.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.89/44,737.60 = 26,387.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.89x = 44,737.60 × 26,387.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.89x = 1,180,530,867.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,530,867.66/32,430.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,401.43

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