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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,823.72, 45,217.71 and 26,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,823.72, 45,217.71 and 26,107.20 is: 35,965.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,823.72 : 45,217.71 = 26,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,823.72/45,217.71 = 26,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,823.72x = 45,217.71 × 26,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,823.72x = 1,180,507,798.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,507,798.51/32,823.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,965.08

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