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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,170.46, 45,784.89 and 26,502.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,170.46, 45,784.89 and 26,502.54 is: 36,581.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,170.46 : 45,784.89 = 26,502.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,170.46/45,784.89 = 26,502.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,170.46x = 45,784.89 × 26,502.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,170.46x = 1,213,415,878.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,415,878.62/33,170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,581.22

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