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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,961.04, 45,479.82 and 26,662.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,961.04, 45,479.82 and 26,662.48 is: 36,789.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,961.04 : 45,479.82 = 26,662.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,961.04/45,479.82 = 26,662.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,961.04x = 45,479.82 × 26,662.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,961.04x = 1,212,604,791.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,604,791.15/32,961.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,789.03

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