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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,155.39, 45,771.81 and 25,585.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,155.39, 45,771.81 and 25,585.34 is: 35,321.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,155.39 : 45,771.81 = 25,585.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,155.39/45,771.81 = 25,585.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,155.39x = 45,771.81 × 25,585.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,155.39x = 1,171,087,321.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,087,321.27/33,155.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,321.17

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