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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,143.67, 45,755.21 and 25,573.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,143.67, 45,755.21 and 25,573.01 is: 35,303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,143.67 : 45,755.21 = 25,573.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,143.67/45,755.21 = 25,573.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,143.67x = 45,755.21 × 25,573.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,143.67x = 1,170,098,278.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,098,278.04/33,143.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,303.82

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