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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,262.80, 45,890.60 and 25,608.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,262.80, 45,890.60 and 25,608.42 is: 35,330.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,262.80 : 45,890.60 = 25,608.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,262.80/45,890.60 = 25,608.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,262.80x = 45,890.60 × 25,608.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,262.80x = 1,175,185,758.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,185,758.85/33,262.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,330.33

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