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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,591.18, 45,001.98 and 26,197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,591.18, 45,001.98 and 26,197.28 is: 36,173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,591.18 : 45,001.98 = 26,197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,591.18/45,001.98 = 26,197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,591.18x = 45,001.98 × 26,197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,591.18x = 1,178,929,463.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,929,463.48/32,591.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,173.27

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