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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,416.74, 46,105.77 and 26,321.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,416.74, 46,105.77 and 26,321.14 is: 36,315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,416.74 : 46,105.77 = 26,321.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,416.74/46,105.77 = 26,321.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,416.74x = 46,105.77 × 26,321.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,416.74x = 1,213,556,426.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,556,426.98/33,416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,315.82

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