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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,823.84, 45,215.52 and 26,107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,823.84, 45,215.52 and 26,107.44 is: 35,963.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,823.84 : 45,215.52 = 26,107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,823.84/45,215.52 = 26,107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,823.84x = 45,215.52 × 26,107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,823.84x = 1,180,461,475.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,461,475.47/32,823.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,963.54

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