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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,932.52, 50,942.70 and 26,146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,932.52, 50,942.70 and 26,146.44 is: 39,253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,932.52 : 50,942.70 = 26,146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,932.52/50,942.70 = 26,146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,932.52x = 50,942.70 × 26,146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,932.52x = 1,331,970,248.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,970,248.99/33,932.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,253.50

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