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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,496.20, 44,865.60 and 26,542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,496.20, 44,865.60 and 26,542.16 is: 36,645.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,496.20 : 44,865.60 = 26,542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,496.20/44,865.60 = 26,542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,496.20x = 44,865.60 × 26,542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,496.20x = 1,190,829,933.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,829,933.70/32,496.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,645.21

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