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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,393.44, 46,026.96 and 26,657.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,393.44, 46,026.96 and 26,657.48 is: 36,742.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,393.44 : 46,026.96 = 26,657.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,393.44/46,026.96 = 26,657.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,393.44x = 46,026.96 × 26,657.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,393.44x = 1,226,962,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,962,765.66/33,393.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,742.63

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