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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,501.30, 48,679.05 and 26,669.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,501.30, 48,679.05 and 26,669.30 is: 39,944.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,501.30 : 48,679.05 = 26,669.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,501.30/48,679.05 = 26,669.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,501.30x = 48,679.05 × 26,669.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,501.30x = 1,298,236,188.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,236,188.17/32,501.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,944.13

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