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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,261.31, 45,888.54 and 25,606.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,261.31, 45,888.54 and 25,606.91 is: 35,328.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,261.31 : 45,888.54 = 25,606.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,261.31/45,888.54 = 25,606.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,261.31x = 45,888.54 × 25,606.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,261.31x = 1,175,063,713.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,063,713.81/33,261.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,328.25

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