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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,741.74, 49,112.96 and 26,209.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,741.74, 49,112.96 and 26,209.45 is: 39,314.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,741.74 : 49,112.96 = 26,209.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,741.74/49,112.96 = 26,209.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,741.74x = 49,112.96 × 26,209.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,741.74x = 1,287,223,535.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,223,535.40/32,741.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,314.45

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