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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,725.48, 45,222.42 and 26,754.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,725.48, 45,222.42 and 26,754.88 is: 36,971.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,725.48 : 45,222.42 = 26,754.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,725.48/45,222.42 = 26,754.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,725.48x = 45,222.42 × 26,754.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,725.48x = 1,209,920,420.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,920,420.41/32,725.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,971.82

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