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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,671.89, 45,148.50 and 26,701.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,671.89, 45,148.50 and 26,701.38 is: 36,898.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,671.89 : 45,148.50 = 26,701.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,671.89/45,148.50 = 26,701.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,671.89x = 45,148.50 × 26,701.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,671.89x = 1,205,527,254.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,527,254.93/32,671.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,898.00

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