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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,171.65, 45,728.52 and 25,200.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,171.65, 45,728.52 and 25,200.04 is: 34,739.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,171.65 : 45,728.52 = 25,200.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,171.65/45,728.52 = 25,200.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,171.65x = 45,728.52 × 25,200.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,171.65x = 1,152,360,533.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,360,533.14/33,171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,739.32

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