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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,265.98, 45,885.96 and 25,290.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,265.98, 45,885.96 and 25,290.72 is: 34,885.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,265.98 : 45,885.96 = 25,290.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,265.98/45,885.96 = 25,290.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,265.98x = 45,885.96 × 25,290.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,265.98x = 1,160,488,966.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,488,966.29/33,265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,885.16

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