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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,041.36, 45,597.41 and 17,934.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,041.36, 45,597.41 and 17,934.16 is: 24,749.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,041.36 : 45,597.41 = 17,934.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,041.36/45,597.41 = 17,934.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,041.36x = 45,597.41 × 17,934.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,041.36x = 817,751,246.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,751,246.53/33,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,749.32

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