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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,469.95, 44,829.20 and 26,515.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,469.95, 44,829.20 and 26,515.84 is: 36,608.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,469.95 : 44,829.20 = 26,515.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,469.95/44,829.20 = 26,515.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,469.95x = 44,829.20 × 26,515.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,469.95x = 1,188,683,649.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,683,649.88/32,469.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,608.74

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