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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,680.71, 45,140.49 and 26,958.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,680.71, 45,140.49 and 26,958.90 is: 37,237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,680.71 : 45,140.49 = 26,958.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,680.71/45,140.49 = 26,958.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,680.71x = 45,140.49 × 26,958.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,680.71x = 1,216,938,068.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,938,068.71/32,680.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,237.20

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