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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,482.16, 44,784.60 and 26,507.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,482.16, 44,784.60 and 26,507.76 is: 36,547.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,482.16 : 44,784.60 = 26,507.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,482.16/44,784.60 = 26,507.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,482.16x = 44,784.60 × 26,507.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,482.16x = 1,187,139,428.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,139,428.50/32,482.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,547.43

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