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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,573.76, 46,316.20 and 26,868.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,573.76, 46,316.20 and 26,868.84 is: 37,066.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,573.76 : 46,316.20 = 26,868.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,573.76/46,316.20 = 26,868.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,573.76x = 46,316.20 × 26,868.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,573.76x = 1,244,462,567.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,462,567.21/33,573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,066.52

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