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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,579.72, 46,271.62 and 25,979.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,579.72, 46,271.62 and 25,979.88 is: 35,799.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,579.72 : 46,271.62 = 25,979.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,579.72/46,271.62 = 25,979.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,579.72x = 46,271.62 × 25,979.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,579.72x = 1,202,131,135.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,131,135.01/33,579.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,799.32

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