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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,181.67, 45,835.50 and 26,514.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,181.67, 45,835.50 and 26,514.09 is: 36,625.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,181.67 : 45,835.50 = 26,514.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,181.67/45,835.50 = 26,514.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,181.67x = 45,835.50 × 26,514.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,181.67x = 1,215,286,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,286,671.62/33,181.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,625.24

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