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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,432.90, 44,740.37 and 26,389.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,432.90, 44,740.37 and 26,389.89 is: 36,404.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,432.90 : 44,740.37 = 26,389.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,432.90/44,740.37 = 26,389.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,432.90x = 44,740.37 × 26,389.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,432.90x = 1,180,693,310.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,693,310.91/32,432.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,404.19

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