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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,481.20, 44,844.90 and 26,527.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,481.20, 44,844.90 and 26,527.16 is: 36,624.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,481.20 : 44,844.90 = 26,527.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,481.20/44,844.90 = 26,527.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,481.20x = 44,844.90 × 26,527.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,481.20x = 1,189,607,837.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,607,837.48/32,481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,624.50

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