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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,577.89, 48,815.81 and 26,002.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,577.89, 48,815.81 and 26,002.31 is: 38,962.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,577.89 : 48,815.81 = 26,002.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,577.89/48,815.81 = 26,002.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,577.89x = 48,815.81 × 26,002.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,577.89x = 1,269,323,694.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,323,694.51/32,577.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,962.73

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