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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,672.26, 45,114.14 and 26,623.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,672.26, 45,114.14 and 26,623.30 is: 36,761.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,672.26 : 45,114.14 = 26,623.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,672.26/45,114.14 = 26,623.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,672.26x = 45,114.14 × 26,623.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,672.26x = 1,201,087,283.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,087,283.46/32,672.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,761.68

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