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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,939.28, 45,418.59 and 26,225.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,939.28, 45,418.59 and 26,225.19 is: 36,160.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,939.28 : 45,418.59 = 26,225.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,939.28/45,418.59 = 26,225.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,939.28x = 45,418.59 × 26,225.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,939.28x = 1,191,111,152.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,111,152.28/32,939.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,160.81

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