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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,865.44, 45,374.81 and 26,087.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,865.44, 45,374.81 and 26,087.13 is: 36,016.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,865.44 : 45,374.81 = 26,087.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,865.44/45,374.81 = 26,087.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,865.44x = 45,374.81 × 26,087.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,865.44x = 1,183,698,436.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,698,436.76/32,865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,016.52

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