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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,113.63, 45,713.74 and 25,542.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,113.63, 45,713.74 and 25,542.96 is: 35,262.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,113.63 : 45,713.74 = 25,542.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,113.63/45,713.74 = 25,542.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,113.63x = 45,713.74 × 25,542.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,113.63x = 1,167,664,168.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,664,168.41/33,113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,262.35

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