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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,741.66, 45,135.74 and 26,030

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,741.66, 45,135.74 and 26,030 is: 35,883.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,741.66 : 45,135.74 = 26,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,741.66/45,135.74 = 26,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,741.66x = 45,135.74 × 26,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,741.66x = 1,174,883,312.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,883,312.20/32,741.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,883.44

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