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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,824.72, 45,219.09 and 26,108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,824.72, 45,219.09 and 26,108.20 is: 35,966.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,824.72 : 45,219.09 = 26,108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,824.72/45,219.09 = 26,108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,824.72x = 45,219.09 × 26,108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,824.72x = 1,180,589,045.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,589,045.54/32,824.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,966.46

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