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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,920.60, 49,380.90 and 26,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,920.60, 49,380.90 and 26,359.60 is: 39,539.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,920.60 : 49,380.90 = 26,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,920.60/49,380.90 = 26,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,920.60x = 49,380.90 × 26,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,920.60x = 1,301,660,771.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,660,771.64/32,920.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,539.40

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