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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,489.66, 44,795.46 and 26,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,489.66, 44,795.46 and 26,847.20 is: 37,015.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,489.66 : 44,795.46 = 26,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,489.66/44,795.46 = 26,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,489.66x = 44,795.46 × 26,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,489.66x = 1,202,632,673.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,632,673.71/32,489.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,015.86

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