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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,436.71, 44,722.90 and 26,674.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,436.71, 44,722.90 and 26,674.04 is: 36,777.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,436.71 : 44,722.90 = 26,674.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,436.71/44,722.90 = 26,674.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,436.71x = 44,722.90 × 26,674.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,436.71x = 1,192,940,133.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,940,133.22/32,436.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,777.47

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