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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,483.28, 44,869.95 and 26,133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,483.28, 44,869.95 and 26,133.78 is: 36,099.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,483.28 : 44,869.95 = 26,133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,483.28/44,869.95 = 26,133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,483.28x = 44,869.95 × 26,133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,483.28x = 1,172,621,401.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,621,401.91/32,483.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,099.23

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