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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,725.98, 45,223.11 and 26,755.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,725.98, 45,223.11 and 26,755.38 is: 36,972.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,725.98 : 45,223.11 = 26,755.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,725.98/45,223.11 = 26,755.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,725.98x = 45,223.11 × 26,755.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,725.98x = 1,209,961,492.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,961,492.83/32,725.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,972.51

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