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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,864.06, 46,689.03 and 26,297.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,864.06, 46,689.03 and 26,297.58 is: 36,256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,864.06 : 46,689.03 = 26,297.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,864.06/46,689.03 = 26,297.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,864.06x = 46,689.03 × 26,297.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,864.06x = 1,227,808,501.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,808,501.55/33,864.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,256.98

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