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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,161.91, 45,781.07 and 26,630.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,161.91, 45,781.07 and 26,630.51 is: 36,764.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,161.91 : 45,781.07 = 26,630.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,161.91/45,781.07 = 26,630.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,161.91x = 45,781.07 × 26,630.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,161.91x = 1,219,172,880.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,172,880.39/33,161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,764.26

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