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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,737.92, 45,130.71 and 26,026.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,737.92, 45,130.71 and 26,026.26 is: 35,878.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,737.92 : 45,130.71 = 26,026.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,737.92/45,130.71 = 26,026.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,737.92x = 45,130.71 × 26,026.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,737.92x = 1,174,583,592.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,583,592.44/32,737.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,878.38

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