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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,460.16, 44,754.24 and 26,485.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,460.16, 44,754.24 and 26,485.76 is: 36,517.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,460.16 : 44,754.24 = 26,485.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,460.16/44,754.24 = 26,485.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,460.16x = 44,754.24 × 26,485.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,460.16x = 1,185,350,059.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,350,059.62/32,460.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,517.07

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