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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,309.73, 45,946.29 and 25,334.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,309.73, 45,946.29 and 25,334.47 is: 34,945.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,309.73 : 45,946.29 = 25,334.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,309.73/45,946.29 = 25,334.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,309.73x = 45,946.29 × 25,334.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,309.73x = 1,164,024,905.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,024,905.62/33,309.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,945.49

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