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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,503.70, 44,875.95 and 26,549.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,503.70, 44,875.95 and 26,549.66 is: 36,655.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,503.70 : 44,875.95 = 26,549.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,503.70/44,875.95 = 26,549.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,503.70x = 44,875.95 × 26,549.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,503.70x = 1,191,441,214.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,441,214.68/32,503.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,655.56

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