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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,891.59, 45,355.34 and 26,511.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,891.59, 45,355.34 and 26,511.47 is: 36,557.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,891.59 : 45,355.34 = 26,511.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,891.59/45,355.34 = 26,511.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,891.59x = 45,355.34 × 26,511.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,891.59x = 1,202,436,735.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,436,735.75/32,891.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,557.57

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