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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,626.13, 44,957.36 and 30,861.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,626.13, 44,957.36 and 30,861.68 is: 42,526.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,626.13 : 44,957.36 = 30,861.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,626.13/44,957.36 = 30,861.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,626.13x = 44,957.36 × 30,861.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,626.13x = 1,387,459,510.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,459,510.33/32,626.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,526.03

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