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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,151.78, 45,766.44 and 25,581.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,151.78, 45,766.44 and 25,581.16 is: 35,315.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,151.78 : 45,766.44 = 25,581.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,151.78/45,766.44 = 25,581.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,151.78x = 45,766.44 × 25,581.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,151.78x = 1,170,758,624.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,758,624.27/33,151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,315.11

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