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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,257.44, 45,916.86 and 25,690.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,257.44, 45,916.86 and 25,690.60 is: 35,469.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,257.44 : 45,916.86 = 25,690.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,257.44/45,916.86 = 25,690.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,257.44x = 45,916.86 × 25,690.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,257.44x = 1,179,631,683.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,631,683.52/33,257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,469.71

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