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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,261.81, 45,889.23 and 25,607.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,261.81, 45,889.23 and 25,607.41 is: 35,328.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,261.81 : 45,889.23 = 25,607.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,261.81/45,889.23 = 25,607.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,261.81x = 45,889.23 × 25,607.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,261.81x = 1,175,104,327.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,104,327.19/33,261.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,328.94

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