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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,668.39, 46,445.31 and 25,696.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,668.39, 46,445.31 and 25,696.78 is: 35,448.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,668.39 : 46,445.31 = 25,696.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,668.39/46,445.31 = 25,696.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,668.39x = 46,445.31 × 25,696.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,668.39x = 1,193,494,796.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,494,796.99/33,668.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,448.52

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