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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,577.39, 48,815.06 and 26,001.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,577.39, 48,815.06 and 26,001.81 is: 38,961.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,577.39 : 48,815.06 = 26,001.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,577.39/48,815.06 = 26,001.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,577.39x = 48,815.06 × 26,001.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,577.39x = 1,269,279,785.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,279,785.25/32,577.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,961.99

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