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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,437.67, 44,704.10 and 26,450.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,437.67, 44,704.10 and 26,450.15 is: 36,452.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,437.67 : 44,704.10 = 26,450.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,437.67/44,704.10 = 26,450.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,437.67x = 44,704.10 × 26,450.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,437.67x = 1,182,429,993.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,429,993.22/32,437.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,452.38

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