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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,112.31, 45,711.92 and 25,541.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,112.31, 45,711.92 and 25,541.65 is: 35,260.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,112.31 : 45,711.92 = 25,541.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,112.31/45,711.92 = 25,541.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,112.31x = 45,711.92 × 25,541.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,112.31x = 1,167,557,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,557,653.50/33,112.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,260.53

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