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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,438.16, 44,723.72 and 26,463.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,438.16, 44,723.72 and 26,463.76 is: 36,486.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,438.16 : 44,723.72 = 26,463.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,438.16/44,723.72 = 26,463.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,438.16x = 44,723.72 × 26,463.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,438.16x = 1,183,557,792.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,557,792.39/32,438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,486.59

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