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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,535.08, 46,263.28 and 26,830.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,535.08, 46,263.28 and 26,830.12 is: 37,013.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,535.08 : 46,263.28 = 26,830.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,535.08/46,263.28 = 26,830.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,535.08x = 46,263.28 × 26,830.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,535.08x = 1,241,249,353.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,249,353.99/33,535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,013.46

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