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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,782.14, 45,201.92 and 26,944.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,782.14, 45,201.92 and 26,944.47 is: 37,152.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,782.14 : 45,201.92 = 26,944.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,782.14/45,201.92 = 26,944.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,782.14x = 45,201.92 × 26,944.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,782.14x = 1,217,941,642.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,941,642.66/32,782.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,152.60

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