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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,672.64, 45,149.54 and 26,702.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,672.64, 45,149.54 and 26,702.13 is: 36,899.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,672.64 : 45,149.54 = 26,702.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,672.64/45,149.54 = 26,702.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,672.64x = 45,149.54 × 26,702.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,672.64x = 1,205,588,753.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,588,753.01/32,672.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,899.03

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