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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,789.22, 45,170.10 and 26,072.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,789.22, 45,170.10 and 26,072.70 is: 35,917.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,789.22 : 45,170.10 = 26,072.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,789.22/45,170.10 = 26,072.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,789.22x = 45,170.10 × 26,072.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,789.22x = 1,177,706,466.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,706,466.27/32,789.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,917.49

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