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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,985.04, 45,512.94 and 26,686.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,985.04, 45,512.94 and 26,686.48 is: 36,822.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,985.04 : 45,512.94 = 26,686.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,985.04/45,512.94 = 26,686.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,985.04x = 45,512.94 × 26,686.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,985.04x = 1,214,580,163.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,580,163.05/32,985.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,822.15

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