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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,985.54, 45,513.63 and 26,686.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,985.54, 45,513.63 and 26,686.98 is: 36,822.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,985.54 : 45,513.63 = 26,686.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,985.54/45,513.63 = 26,686.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,985.54x = 45,513.63 × 26,686.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,985.54x = 1,214,621,333.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,621,333.54/32,985.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,822.84

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