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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,768.37, 48,930.30 and 26,029.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,768.37, 48,930.30 and 26,029.22 is: 38,867.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,768.37 : 48,930.30 = 26,029.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,768.37/48,930.30 = 26,029.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,768.37x = 48,930.30 × 26,029.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,768.37x = 1,273,617,506.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,617,506.92/32,768.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,867.28

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