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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,152.63, 45,593.82 and 26,358.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,152.63, 45,593.82 and 26,358.35 is: 36,249.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,152.63 : 45,593.82 = 26,358.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,152.63/45,593.82 = 26,358.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,152.63x = 45,593.82 × 26,358.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,152.63x = 1,201,777,637.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,777,637.43/33,152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,249.85

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