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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,236.84, 45,820.90 and 26,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,236.84, 45,820.90 and 26,545 is: 36,595.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,236.84 : 45,820.90 = 26,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,236.84/45,820.90 = 26,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,236.84x = 45,820.90 × 26,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,236.84x = 1,216,315,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,315,790.50/33,236.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,595.41

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