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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,761.98, 45,178.29 and 26,774.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,761.98, 45,178.29 and 26,774.46 is: 36,921.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,761.98 : 45,178.29 = 26,774.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,761.98/45,178.29 = 26,774.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,761.98x = 45,178.29 × 26,774.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,761.98x = 1,209,624,318.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,624,318.47/32,761.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,921.59

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