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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,572.84, 44,889.08 and 26,105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,572.84, 44,889.08 and 26,105.12 is: 35,975.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,572.84 : 44,889.08 = 26,105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,572.84/44,889.08 = 26,105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,572.84x = 44,889.08 × 26,105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,572.84x = 1,171,834,820.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,834,820.09/32,572.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,975.83

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