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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,955.84, 46,826.40 and 26,391.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,955.84, 46,826.40 and 26,391.34 is: 36,394.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,955.84 : 46,826.40 = 26,391.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,955.84/46,826.40 = 26,391.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,955.84x = 46,826.40 × 26,391.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,955.84x = 1,235,811,443.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,811,443.38/33,955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,394.67

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