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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,787.34, 45,167.50 and 26,070.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,787.34, 45,167.50 and 26,070.82 is: 35,914.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,787.34 : 45,167.50 = 26,070.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,787.34/45,167.50 = 26,070.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,787.34x = 45,167.50 × 26,070.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,787.34x = 1,177,553,762.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,553,762.35/32,787.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,914.89

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