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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,829.72, 45,225.99 and 26,113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,829.72, 45,225.99 and 26,113.20 is: 35,973.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,829.72 : 45,225.99 = 26,113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,829.72/45,225.99 = 26,113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,829.72x = 45,225.99 × 26,113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,829.72x = 1,180,995,322.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,995,322.07/32,829.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,973.36

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