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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,859.36, 45,298.44 and 26,147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,859.36, 45,298.44 and 26,147.76 is: 36,046.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,859.36 : 45,298.44 = 26,147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,859.36/45,298.44 = 26,147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,859.36x = 45,298.44 × 26,147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,859.36x = 1,184,452,737.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,452,737.49/32,859.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,046.13

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