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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,886.19, 46,780.64 and 26,315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,886.19, 46,780.64 and 26,315.52 is: 36,329.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,886.19 : 46,780.64 = 26,315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,886.19/46,780.64 = 26,315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,886.19x = 46,780.64 × 26,315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,886.19x = 1,231,056,735.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,056,735.96/33,886.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,329.16

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