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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,176.36, 45,805.20 and 25,609.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,176.36, 45,805.20 and 25,609.52 is: 35,357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,176.36 : 45,805.20 = 25,609.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,176.36/45,805.20 = 25,609.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,176.36x = 45,805.20 × 25,609.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,176.36x = 1,173,049,185.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,049,185.50/33,176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,357.98

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