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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,825.68, 45,302.16 and 26,840.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,825.68, 45,302.16 and 26,840.56 is: 37,042.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,825.68 : 45,302.16 = 26,840.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,825.68/45,302.16 = 26,840.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,825.68x = 45,302.16 × 26,840.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,825.68x = 1,215,935,343.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,935,343.61/32,825.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,042.20

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