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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,295.98, 45,987.46 and 26,512.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,295.98, 45,987.46 and 26,512.71 is: 36,618.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,295.98 : 45,987.46 = 26,512.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,295.98/45,987.46 = 26,512.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,295.98x = 45,987.46 × 26,512.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,295.98x = 1,219,252,124.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,252,124.33/33,295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,618.60

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