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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,554.55, 46,257.63 and 26,688.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,554.55, 46,257.63 and 26,688.39 is: 36,792.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,554.55 : 46,257.63 = 26,688.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,554.55/46,257.63 = 26,688.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,554.55x = 46,257.63 × 26,688.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,554.55x = 1,234,541,669.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,541,669.92/33,554.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,792.08

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