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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,609.94, 44,952.21 and 26,875.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,609.94, 44,952.21 and 26,875.14 is: 37,046.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,609.94 : 44,952.21 = 26,875.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,609.94/44,952.21 = 26,875.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,609.94x = 44,952.21 × 26,875.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,609.94x = 1,208,096,937.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,096,937.06/32,609.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,046.89

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