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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,920.94, 46,854.52 and 26,059.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,920.94, 46,854.52 and 26,059.88 is: 35,996.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,920.94 : 46,854.52 = 26,059.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,920.94/46,854.52 = 26,059.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,920.94x = 46,854.52 × 26,059.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,920.94x = 1,221,023,168.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,023,168.66/33,920.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,996.15

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