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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,775.03, 45,255.51 and 26,381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,775.03, 45,255.51 and 26,381.50 is: 36,427.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,775.03 : 45,255.51 = 26,381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,775.03/45,255.51 = 26,381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,775.03x = 45,255.51 × 26,381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,775.03x = 1,193,908,237.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,908,237.07/32,775.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,427.37

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