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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,819.66, 45,352.44 and 26,849.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,819.66, 45,352.44 and 26,849.15 is: 37,101.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,819.66 : 45,352.44 = 26,849.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,819.66/45,352.44 = 26,849.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,819.66x = 45,352.44 × 26,849.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,819.66x = 1,217,674,464.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,674,464.43/32,819.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,101.98

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