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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,498.70, 44,869.05 and 26,544.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,498.70, 44,869.05 and 26,544.66 is: 36,648.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,498.70 : 44,869.05 = 26,544.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,498.70/44,869.05 = 26,544.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,498.70x = 44,869.05 × 26,544.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,498.70x = 1,191,033,676.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,033,676.77/32,498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,648.66

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