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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,890.59, 45,353.96 and 26,510.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,890.59, 45,353.96 and 26,510.47 is: 36,556.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,890.59 : 45,353.96 = 26,510.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,890.59/45,353.96 = 26,510.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,890.59x = 45,353.96 × 26,510.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,890.59x = 1,202,354,795.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,354,795.96/32,890.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,556.20

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