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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,730.48, 45,217.44 and 26,431.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,730.48, 45,217.44 and 26,431.92 is: 36,515.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,730.48 : 45,217.44 = 26,431.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,730.48/45,217.44 = 26,431.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,730.48x = 45,217.44 × 26,431.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,730.48x = 1,195,183,756.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,183,756.68/32,730.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,515.93

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