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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,170.10, 45,739.66 and 25,617.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,170.10, 45,739.66 and 25,617.66 is: 35,325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,170.10 : 45,739.66 = 25,617.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,170.10/45,739.66 = 25,617.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,170.10x = 45,739.66 × 25,617.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,170.10x = 1,171,743,058.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,743,058.40/33,170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,325.28

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