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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,158.85, 45,724.14 and 25,606.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,158.85, 45,724.14 and 25,606.41 is: 35,309.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,158.85 : 45,724.14 = 25,606.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,158.85/45,724.14 = 25,606.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,158.85x = 45,724.14 × 25,606.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,158.85x = 1,170,831,075.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,831,075.74/33,158.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,309.76

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