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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,040.68, 45,594.91 and 17,933.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,040.68, 45,594.91 and 17,933.01 is: 24,746.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,040.68 : 45,594.91 = 17,933.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,040.68/45,594.91 = 17,933.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,040.68x = 45,594.91 × 17,933.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,040.68x = 817,654,053.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,654,053.36/33,040.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,746.89

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