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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,854.16, 45,359.26 and 26,075.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,854.16, 45,359.26 and 26,075.88 is: 36,001.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,854.16 : 45,359.26 = 26,075.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,854.16/45,359.26 = 26,075.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,854.16x = 45,359.26 × 26,075.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,854.16x = 1,182,782,555.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,782,555.46/32,854.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,001.00

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