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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,940.78, 45,420.66 and 26,226.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,940.78, 45,420.66 and 26,226.69 is: 36,162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,940.78 : 45,420.66 = 26,226.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,940.78/45,420.66 = 26,226.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,940.78x = 45,420.66 × 26,226.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,940.78x = 1,191,233,569.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,233,569.42/32,940.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,162.88

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