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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,561.64, 44,858.34 and 26,859.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,561.64, 44,858.34 and 26,859.24 is: 37,002.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,561.64 : 44,858.34 = 26,859.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,561.64/44,858.34 = 26,859.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,561.64x = 44,858.34 × 26,859.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,561.64x = 1,204,860,920.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,860,920.06/32,561.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,002.46

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