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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,823.92, 45,358.31 and 26,853.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,823.92, 45,358.31 and 26,853.41 is: 37,107.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,823.92 : 45,358.31 = 26,853.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,823.92/45,358.31 = 26,853.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,823.92x = 45,358.31 × 26,853.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,823.92x = 1,218,024,934.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,024,934.28/32,823.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,107.85

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