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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,156.78, 45,773.34 and 25,586.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,156.78, 45,773.34 and 25,586.16 is: 35,322.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,156.78 : 45,773.34 = 25,586.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,156.78/45,773.34 = 25,586.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,156.78x = 45,773.34 × 25,586.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,156.78x = 1,171,164,000.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,164,000.97/33,156.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,322.01

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