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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,524.62, 44,913.87 and 26,152.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,524.62, 44,913.87 and 26,152.26 is: 36,114.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,524.62 : 44,913.87 = 26,152.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,524.62/44,913.87 = 26,152.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,524.62x = 44,913.87 × 26,152.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,524.62x = 1,174,599,205.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,599,205.85/32,524.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,114.16

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