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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,170.37, 45,819.92 and 26,502.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,170.37, 45,819.92 and 26,502.77 is: 36,609.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,170.37 : 45,819.92 = 26,502.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,170.37/45,819.92 = 26,502.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,170.37x = 45,819.92 × 26,502.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,170.37x = 1,214,354,439.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,354,439.56/33,170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,609.61

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