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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,464.16, 44,759.76 and 26,489.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,464.16, 44,759.76 and 26,489.76 is: 36,522.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,464.16 : 44,759.76 = 26,489.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,464.16/44,759.76 = 26,489.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,464.16x = 44,759.76 × 26,489.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,464.16x = 1,185,675,300.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,675,300.06/32,464.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,522.59

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