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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,179.61, 45,832.65 and 26,511.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,179.61, 45,832.65 and 26,511.99 is: 36,622.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,179.61 : 45,832.65 = 26,511.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,179.61/45,832.65 = 26,511.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,179.61x = 45,832.65 × 26,511.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,179.61x = 1,215,114,758.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,114,758.47/33,179.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,622.33

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