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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,736.57, 45,203.09 and 26,687.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,736.57, 45,203.09 and 26,687.76 is: 36,850.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,736.57 : 45,203.09 = 26,687.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,736.57/45,203.09 = 26,687.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,736.57x = 45,203.09 × 26,687.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,736.57x = 1,206,369,217.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,369,217.18/32,736.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,850.81

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