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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,831.70, 45,276.99 and 26,139.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,831.70, 45,276.99 and 26,139.42 is: 36,047.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,831.70 : 45,276.99 = 26,139.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,831.70/45,276.99 = 26,139.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,831.70x = 45,276.99 × 26,139.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,831.70x = 1,183,514,257.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,514,257.95/32,831.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,047.91

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