Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,236.64, 49,854.96 and 26,316
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 33,236.64, 49,854.96 and 26,316 is: 39,474
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,236.64 : 49,854.96 = 26,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,236.64/49,854.96 = 26,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,236.64x = 49,854.96 × 26,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,236.64x = 1,311,983,127.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,311,983,127.36/33,236.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 39,474
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