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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,562.79, 46,270.32 and 26,779.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,562.79, 46,270.32 and 26,779.85 is: 36,919.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,562.79 : 46,270.32 = 26,779.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,562.79/46,270.32 = 26,779.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,562.79x = 46,270.32 × 26,779.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,562.79x = 1,239,112,229.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,112,229.05/33,562.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,919.23

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