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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,984.04, 45,511.56 and 26,685.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,984.04, 45,511.56 and 26,685.48 is: 36,820.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,984.04 : 45,511.56 = 26,685.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,984.04/45,511.56 = 26,685.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,984.04x = 45,511.56 × 26,685.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,984.04x = 1,214,497,824.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,497,824.15/32,984.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,820.77

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