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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,787.91, 46,573.63 and 26,606.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,787.91, 46,573.63 and 26,606.43 is: 36,674.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,787.91 : 46,573.63 = 26,606.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,787.91/46,573.63 = 26,606.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,787.91x = 46,573.63 × 26,606.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,787.91x = 1,239,158,109.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,158,109.59/33,787.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,674.60

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