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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,437.96, 44,724.62 and 26,675.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,437.96, 44,724.62 and 26,675.28 is: 36,779.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,437.96 : 44,724.62 = 26,675.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,437.96/44,724.62 = 26,675.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,437.96x = 44,724.62 × 26,675.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,437.96x = 1,193,041,761.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,041,761.39/32,437.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,779.19

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