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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,499.33, 44,869.91 and 26,545.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,499.33, 44,869.91 and 26,545.29 is: 36,649.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,499.33 : 44,869.91 = 26,545.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,499.33/44,869.91 = 26,545.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,499.33x = 44,869.91 × 26,545.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,499.33x = 1,191,084,773.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,084,773.22/32,499.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,649.52

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