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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,942.28, 45,422.73 and 26,228.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,942.28, 45,422.73 and 26,228.19 is: 36,164.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,942.28 : 45,422.73 = 26,228.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,942.28/45,422.73 = 26,228.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,942.28x = 45,422.73 × 26,228.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,942.28x = 1,191,355,992.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,355,992.76/32,942.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,164.95

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