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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,002.06, 45,465.84 and 26,998.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,002.06, 45,465.84 and 26,998.74 is: 37,195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,002.06 : 45,465.84 = 26,998.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,002.06/45,465.84 = 26,998.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,002.06x = 45,465.84 × 26,998.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,002.06x = 1,227,520,393.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,520,393.04/33,002.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,195.27

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