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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,741.16, 45,135.05 and 26,029.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,741.16, 45,135.05 and 26,029.50 is: 35,882.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,741.16 : 45,135.05 = 26,029.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,741.16/45,135.05 = 26,029.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,741.16x = 45,135.05 × 26,029.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,741.16x = 1,174,842,653.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,842,653.83/32,741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,882.74

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