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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,165.67, 45,611.76 and 26,371.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,165.67, 45,611.76 and 26,371.39 is: 36,267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,165.67 : 45,611.76 = 26,371.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,165.67/45,611.76 = 26,371.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,165.67x = 45,611.76 × 26,371.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,165.67x = 1,202,845,511.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,845,511.55/33,165.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,267.79

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